Cobra (1986) is a gritty action film directed by George P. Cosmatos and starring Sylvester Stallone as Marion “Cobra” Cobretti, a tough, no-nonsense cop who operates outside the law to fight crime. The film follows Cobra as he is assigned to protect a witness, Ingrid (Brigitte Nielsen), who is targeted by a violent cult known as the New Order.
As Cobra takes on the ruthless criminals threatening Ingrid’s life, he must also confront his own dark and solitary nature, which only intensifies the action and suspense throughout the film. With his signature one-liners and intense persona, Stallone delivers a performance that has become iconic in the action genre.
The film is filled with over-the-top action sequences, including car chases and shootouts, with a strong emphasis on style and tough-guy bravado. Cobra was marketed as a gritty action thriller that perfectly captures the eraโs love for antiheroes and extreme violence.
Though it received mixed reviews upon release, Cobra has gained a cult following over the years, celebrated for its bold, 1980s action film aesthetics and Stalloneโs larger-than-life portrayal of an invincible cop.