Stakeout (1987)

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

Stakeout (1987) poster

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

Director: John Badham
Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Arthur B. Rubinstein
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: Michael Ripps, Tom Rolf
Production: Silver Screen Partners II, Touchstone Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $66M
Original Language: en

Themes

Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits

Keywords

prison, police, killing, shower, seattle, washington, prison escape, murder, police chase, killer, police detective, stakeout, police stakeout, buddy cop, prisoner on the run, voyeurism

Trailer

Stakeout Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stakeout about?
Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.
Who directed Stakeout?
Stakeout was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in Stakeout?
Stakeout stars Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe, Aidan Quinn, Dan Lauria, Forest Whitaker.
How long is Stakeout?
Stakeout has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Stakeout?
Stakeout is a Action, Comedy, Romance film.
What is the budget of Stakeout?
Stakeout had a budget of $15M.
How much did Stakeout gross?
Stakeout grossed $66M worldwide.
Where was Stakeout produced?
Stakeout was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Stakeout?
The themes of Stakeout include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits.