Cobra (1986)
“Crime is a disease. Meet the cure.”
A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far reaching plans.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by George P. Cosmatos, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Sylvester Stallone
as Marion 'Cobra' Cobretti
Brigitte Nielsen
as Ingrid
Reni Santoni
as Sergeant Gonzales
Brian Thompson
as Night Slasher
Lee Garlington
as Nancy Stalk
Art LaFleur
as Captain Sears
Andrew Robinson
as Detective Monte
Marco Rodríguez
as Supermarket Killer
Val Avery
as Chief Halliwell
Nina Axelrod
as Waitress
David Rasche
as Dan
John Herzfeld
as ChoCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 87 min |
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