STAKEOUT (1987)

MORGAN'S RATING

Acclaimed director John Badham delivers a winning combination of suspense, action, comedy and romance! Convinced that a dangerous escaped convict is headed for his ex-girlfriend's, a pair of Seattle detectives stake out her apartment. The watch remains routine until one of the detectives begins a high-risk romance with the woman under surveillance -- jeopardizing not only the partners' careers...but also their lives!

Richard Dreyfuss (Chris Leece), Emilio Estevez (Bill Reimers), Madeleine Stowe (Maria McGuire), Aidan Quinn (Richard 'Stick' Montgomery), Dan Lauria (Phil Coldshank), Forest Whitaker (Jack Pismo), Ian Tracey (Caylor Reese), Earl Billings (Captain Giles), Jackson Davies (FBI Agent Lusk), J.J. Makaro (B.C.), Scott Andersen (Reynaldo McGuire), Tony Pantages (Tony Harmon), Beatrice Boepple (Carol Reimers), Kyle Wodia (Jeffrey Reimers), Jan Speck (Kelly McDonald), Kim Kondrashoff (Billy Steeks), Gary Hetherington (Prison Doctor), Don MacKay (Prison Officer), Don S. Davis (Prison Gate Guard), Roger Dean (Prison First Guard), David Brass (Cafe Waiter), Elizabeth Bracco (Bar Waitress), Denalda Williams (Farol Bernie), Norma Matheson, Bill Mankuma (Paramedics), Lossen Chambers (Supermarket Cashier), Lloyd Berry (Gas Station Attendant), Chris J. Clayton (Pool Player, uncredited).

WHO SAYS A LITTLE DANGER CAN'T BE A LOT OF FUN?

FACTS

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

RELEASE DATE: August 7th, 1987 (USA) DVD RELEASE DATE: August 13th, 2002 (USA) BOX OFFICE OPENING: $5.1 million (USA) BOX OFFICE RESULT: $65.6 million (USA) BUDGET: $14 million (USA) - Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez were having a movie trivia contest on the set one day. Estevez asked Dreyfuss to identify the movie that the line "This is no boating accident" was from. Dreyfuss didn't recognize the quote, despite the fact that he was the actor who said it in Jaws (1975). Deciding that this was too good to pass up, the incident was re-enacted for the film. - Followed by a sequel: Another Stakeout (1993).

DIRECTOR: John Badham (Another Stakeout). WRITER: Jim Kouf. PRODUCERS: Jim Kouf and Cathleen Summers. ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Dana Satler. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: John Badham. SUPERVISING PRODUCER: Gregg Champion. ORIGINAL MUSIC: Arthur B. Rubinstein. DISTRIBUTOR: Touchstone Pictures.

QUOTES

Richard 'Stick' Montgomery: Isn't love great, Chris? One minute you're a God, the next minute you're a scum-suckin' pig.

[After watching the svelte Maria McGuire undress] Bill: To protect and to serve. Chris: Ooo, I love my job, I love it so much! Bill: But I would appreciate it if you would not act like a walking hard-on while we're on the job. Chris: Succinctly put.

CRITICAL COMMENTS

"An adequately wacky cops-and-robbers caper. Sharp dialogue and good chemistry between the actors make up for its routine plot twists." -- Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium

"A sizzler!" -- Sneak Previews / Inn

[Reading the police profile on Maria McGuire] Bill: And, the moment we've all be waiting for...313 pounds. Chris: 313 pounds?! Bill: I would imagine that's full clothed. Chris: Oh my God, she could be the house! I hate this job!

"A smash!" -- USA Today

"Exciting!" -- Good Morning America