On this day May 23, 1986, Cobra premiered in theaters and brought a gritty dose of 80s action to the big screen. Directed by George P. Cosmatos and starring Sylvester Stallone as tough cop Marion Cobretti, the film followed a no nonsense officer taking on a violent crime wave driven by a ruthless cult. Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, and Brian Thompson rounded out the cast in a film that blended intense shootouts, one liners, and raw street justice.
With his mirrored sunglasses, matchstick in his mouth, and iconic delivery of “You’re the disease, and I’m the cure,” Stallone crafted another unforgettable 80s action hero. Though the film received mixed reviews, it became a cult favorite and is remembered for its unapologetically hard edged style.
Fun fact: Cobra was based on the novel Fair Game and originally intended as Stallone’s version of Beverly Hills Cop before that project took a different direction.
With his mirrored sunglasses, matchstick in his mouth, and iconic delivery of “You’re the disease, and I’m the cure,” Stallone crafted another unforgettable 80s action hero. Though the film received mixed reviews, it became a cult favorite and is remembered for its unapologetically hard edged style.
Fun fact: Cobra was based on the novel Fair Game and originally intended as Stallone’s version of Beverly Hills Cop before that project took a different direction.
