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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.8 / 100
1987·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 57m

STAKEOUT

“It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it!”

Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.

Above the Line
John Badham·DirectorJim Kouf·ScreenplayJohn Seale·Director of PhotographyArthur B. Rubinstein·Original Music ComposerMichael Ripps·Editor
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss·Det. Chris LecceEmilio Estevez·Det. Bill ReimersMadeleine Stowe·Maria McGuireAidan Quinn·Richard "Stick" MontgomeryDan Lauria·Det. Phil ColdshankForest Whitaker·Det. Jack PismoEarl Billings·Capt. GilesJackson Davies·FBI Agent LuskIan Tracey·Caylor ReeseDenalda Williams·Farol Bernie
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
John Badham·Director
Writing· 1
Jim Kouf·Screenplay
Camera· 12
John Seale·Director of PhotographyDave Gordon·Key GripGlen Forrieter·Best Boy GripPeter McLennan·Second Unit Director of PhotographyJohn Clothier·Steadicam OperatorTheo Eglseder·First Assistant CameraJohn 'Sandy' McCallum·First Assistant CameraCyrus Block·Camera OperatorDouglas Pruss·Second Assistant CameraDouglas R. Field·First Assistant CameraBob Akester·Still PhotographerJames Head·Second Assistant Camera
Editing· 2
Michael Ripps·EditorTom Rolf·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Arthur B. Rubinstein·Original Music ComposerTom Beckert·Sound Re-Recording MixerNeil Burrow·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 3
Richard Hudolin·Art DirectionMary E. Vogt·Costume DesignPhilip Harrison·Production Design
Production· 3
John Badham·ProducerCathleen Summers·ProducerJim Kouf·Producer
Other Departments· 5
Conrad E. Palmisano·Stunt CoordinatorMike Vézina·Special EffectsBill Ferguson·StuntsKen Kirzinger·StuntsRick Seaman·Stunts
By the Numbers
77.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$66M
ROI 353%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Stakeout's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#334D2B
#8C8C8C
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Mood
Tense, Watchful
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men against a green-tinted background with faint city buildings. In the foreground, a younger man with a beard and a dark hooded sweatsh”

crimeaction
Key Elements
Video CameraGlasses
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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