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Stakeout

R19871h 56mJohn Badham
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 69

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

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

ActionComedyRomance
PrisonPoliceKillingShowerSeattle, WashingtonPrison EscapeMurderPolice ChaseKillerPolice Detective

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stakeout (1987) about?

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

Who stars in Stakeout?

Stakeout stars Richard Dreyfuss (Det. Chris Lecce), Emilio Estevez (Det. Bill Reimers), Madeleine Stowe (Maria McGuire), Aidan Quinn (Richard "Stick" Montgomery), Dan Lauria (Det. Phil Coldshank). The film was directed by John Badham.

How long is Stakeout?

Stakeout has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated R.

Is Stakeout worth watching?

Stakeout holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Action, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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