Stakeout on Dope Street
“Screen's First Blazing Story of Kids Who Go Rumbling Down Dope Street!”
Synopsis
Three teens get into the drug business when they discover two pounds of uncut heroin in a briefcase that was lost during a botched drug bust.
Top Cast
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Yale Wexler
Jim Bowers
Jonathan Haze
Julian 'Ves' Vespucci (as Jonathon Haze)
Steven Marlo
Nick Raymond (as Morris Miller)
Abby Dalton
Kathy
Allen Kramer
Danny
Herman Rudin
Mitch Swardurski
Philip Mansour
Lenny Potter
Frank Harding
Capt. Richard R. Allen
William Shaw
Chuck
Andrew J. Fenady
Stan
Slate Harlow
Officer Lynn Donahue
Herschel Bernardi
Mr. Fennel
Carol Nelson
Nick's Girl
Edward Schaaf
Samuel Alber
Wendy Wilde
Vespucci's Girl
Byrd Holland
Suspect
Coleman Francis
Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew J. Fenady, Irvin Kershner, Irwin Schwartz
- Original Score
- Richard Markowitz
- Original Title
- Stakeout on Dope Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Kershner
Andrew J. Fenady, Irvin Kershner, Irwin Schwartz
Richard Markowitz
Haskell Wexler
Melvin Sloan
Andrew J. Fenady, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Richard Markowitz
Original Music Composer
Andrew J. Fenady
Screenplay
Irvin Kershner
Screenplay
Irwin Schwartz
Screenplay
Irvin Kershner
Director
Andrew J. Fenady
Producer
Melvin Sloan
Editor
Roger Corman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stakeout on Dope Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stakeout on Dope Street about?
Three teens get into the drug business when they discover two pounds of uncut heroin in a briefcase that was lost during a botched drug bust.
Who directed Stakeout on Dope Street?
Stakeout on Dope Street was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Who stars in Stakeout on Dope Street?
The principal cast of Stakeout on Dope Street includes Yale Wexler, Jonathan Haze, Steven Marlo, Abby Dalton, Allen Kramer.
When was Stakeout on Dope Street released and how long is it?
Stakeout on Dope Street was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Stakeout on Dope Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stakeout on Dope Street was composed by Richard Markowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stakeout on Dope Street?
Stakeout on Dope Street holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).