Stakeout
“It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it!”
Synopsis
Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Stakeout Trailer (1987)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-28
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Det. Chris Lecce
Emilio Estevez
Det. Bill Reimers
Madeleine Stowe
Maria McGuire
Aidan Quinn
Richard "Stick" Montgomery
Dan Lauria
Det. Phil Coldshank
Forest Whitaker
Det. Jack Pismo
Earl Billings
Capt. Giles
Jackson Davies
FBI Agent Lusk
Ian Tracey
Caylor Reese
Denalda Williams
Farol Bernie
J.J. Makaro
B.C.
Scott Andersen
Reynaldo McGuire
Tony Pantages
Tony Harmon
Beatrice Boepple
Carol Reimers
Jan Speck
Kelly McDonald
Kim Kondrashoff
Billy Steeks
Gary Hetherington
Prison Doctor
Don MacKay
Prison Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 10, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$65.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.53x
+$51.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Kouf
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Stakeout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $14.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $65.7M
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners II, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
Jim Kouf
Arthur B. Rubinstein
John Seale, Peter McLennan
Michael Ripps, Tom Rolf
John Badham, Cathleen Summers, Jim Kouf
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ripps
Editor
John Seale
Director of Photography
John Badham
Producer
Jim Kouf
Screenplay
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
John Badham
Director
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Jacob Rupp
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Rolf
Editor
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
Cathleen Summers
Producer
Jim Kouf
Producer
Philip Harrison
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stakeout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Stakeout includes Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe, Aidan Quinn, Dan Lauria.
When was Stakeout released and how long is it?
Stakeout was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Stakeout?
Stakeout had a reported production budget of $14.5M and grossed $65.7M at the worldwide box office (4.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Stakeout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stakeout was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stakeout?
Stakeout holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).