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Stakeout

Stakeout

Action · Comedy · Romance · 1987

Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.

Movie details

Stakeout

“It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it!”

1987 Action · Comedy · Romance 1h 56m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

John Badham

Written by

Jim Kouf

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Det. Chris Lecce

Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez

Det. Bill Reimers

Madeleine Stowe

Madeleine Stowe

Maria McGuire

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Richard "Stick" Montgomery

Dan Lauria

Dan Lauria

Det. Phil Coldshank

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Det. Jack Pismo

Earl Billings

Earl Billings

Capt. Giles

Court is in session

Put Stakeout on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Popcorn Loyalist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.