Stakeout!
“Unblinking Bait!”
Synopsis
After serving three years in prison for a bank robbery, Joe Dasco is released and reunited with his son. Together they both go looking for work in the Texas oil fields. Not being able to hold a steady honest job, Joe Dasco along with a few men that he befriends along the way attempt to kidnap an oil baron's son. The kidnapping fails and Joe Dasco is shot and killed. His son Joey is then left alone but inherits what his father fought and died for.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Landis
- Screenplay & Story
- James Landis
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Stakeout!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Huge Productions, Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Landis
James Landis
Ronald Stein
Department Leadership Roster
James Landis
Director
James Landis
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stakeout!
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What is Stakeout! about?
After serving three years in prison for a bank robbery, Joe Dasco is released and reunited with his son. Together they both go looking for work in the Texas oil fields. Not being able to hold a steady honest job, Joe Dasco along with a few men that he befriends along the way attempt to kidnap an oil baron's son. The kidnapping fails and Joe Dasco is shot and killed. His son Joey is then left alone but inherits what his father fought and died for.
Who directed Stakeout!?
Stakeout! was directed by James Landis.
Who stars in Stakeout!?
The principal cast of Stakeout! includes Bing Russell, Bill Hale, Bernie Thomas, Eve Brent, Jack Harris.
When was Stakeout! released and how long is it?
Stakeout! was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Stakeout!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stakeout! was composed by Ronald Stein.