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5.1 / 10(8 votes)IMDb19701h 29mUnited States of America

Stop!

Synopsis

A married couple takes an extended holiday in Puerto Rico where their resentment and marital dysfunction begin to boil over. They meet an attractive couple who they invite over for dinner and soon start to learn about love and romance from their new friends. But it may be too late to save their marriage.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 16, 1970

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bill Gunn
Screenplay & Story
Bill Gunn
Original Score
Fred Myrow
Original Title
Stop!
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French, Spanish
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bill Gunn

Screenplay & Story

Bill Gunn

Original Score & Music

Fred Myrow

Director of Photography

Owen Roizman

Film Editing

Sam Ornstein

Producers

Paul M. Heller

Department Leadership Roster

Bill Gunn

Bill Gunn

Director

Bill Gunn

Bill Gunn

Writer

Paul M. Heller

Producer

Sam Ornstein

Editor

Owen Roizman

Owen Roizman

Director of Photography

Fred Myrow

Fred Myrow

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stop!.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stop!

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Stop! about?

A married couple takes an extended holiday in Puerto Rico where their resentment and marital dysfunction begin to boil over. They meet an attractive couple who they invite over for dinner and soon start to learn about love and romance from their new friends. But it may be too late to save their marriage.

Who directed Stop!?

Stop! was directed by Bill Gunn.

Who stars in Stop!?

The principal cast of Stop! includes Linda Marsh, Edward Bell, Richard Dow, Marlene Clark, John Hoffmeister.

When was Stop! released and how long is it?

Stop! was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for Stop!?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Stop! was composed by Fred Myrow.