The Stone Killer (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 6.3

The Stone Killer poster

Released in 1973, The Stone Killer is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Michael Winner, running about 95 minutes. “Take away his badge and he'd top the Ten Most Wanted list!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A Los Angeles detective is sent to New York where he must solve a case involving an old Sicilian Mafia family feud.

Who’s in it. The Stone Killer stars Charles Bronson as Lou Torrey, Martin Balsam as Al Vescari, Jack Colvin as Jumper and Paul Koslo as Langley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Stone Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stone Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Stone Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Stone Killer (1973)?
In US, The Stone Killer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Stone Killer worth watching?
The Stone Killer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Stone Killer?
The Stone Killer stars Charles Bronson, Martin Balsam, Jack Colvin, Paul Koslo and Stuart Margolin.
When was The Stone Killer released?
The Stone Killer was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.