Stakeout (film)

Stakeout is a 1987 film about two detectives who observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her. A sequel, Another Stakeout, followed in 1993. Directed by John Badham. Written by Jim Kouf. It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it! taglines Richard 'Stick' Montgomery Isn't love great, Chris? One minute you're a god, the next minute you're a scum-suckin' pig. [after Maria hit him] Don't you ever hit me. [to Maria] You broke my heart. Dialogue [Reading the police profile on Maria McGuire] Bill Reimers: And, the moment we've all been waiting for... 313 pounds. Chris Lecce: 313 pounds? Let me see that. Bill Reimers: I would imagine that's fully clothed. Chris Lecce: Oh my God, she could be the house! This is disgusting! I hate this job! [after watching the svelte Maria McGuire undress] Bill Reimers: To protect and to serve. Chris Lecce: Ooo, I love my job, I love it so much! Bill Reimers: But I would appreciate it if you would not act like a walking hard-on while we're working together. Chris Lecce: Succinctly put. [one the phone with Bill while at Maria's place] Chris Lecce: I'll be about a half hour. Bill Reimers: Where are my donuts, you prick? Chris Lecce: Maybe more. [after robbing gas station] Richard 'Stick' Montgomery: What've we got? Caylor Reese: $273. Richard 'Stick' Montgomery: All right. That's plenty, man. That's all we need. All we need is gas money. Caylor Reese: Yeah. But it's hardly worth rubbing people out for. Richard 'Stick' Montgomery: [defensive] What? Caylor Reese: [doesn't want to try to explain] Nothing. Richard 'Stick' Montgomery: What did I tell you about screwing around with my books? Billy Steeks: [raising his voice] I didn't touch fag rags, you understand! Richard 'Stick' Montgomery: Who else touched with them? It's only you and me in here. Billy Steeks: Piss off! Richard 'Stick' Montgomery: Don't fucking tell me to piss off. Billy Steeks: I just did, asshole. [the two start fighting] Taglines It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it! Who Says A Little Danger Can't Be A Lot Of Fun? Cast Richard Dreyfuss - Det. Chris Lecce Emilio Estevez - Det. Bill Reimers Aidan Quinn - Richard "Stick" Montgomery Madeleine Stowe - Maria McGuire Forest Whitaker - Det. Jack Pismo Dan Lauria - Det. Phil Coldshank Earl Billings - Capt. Giles Ian Tracey - Caylor Reese Jackson Davies - FBI Agent Lusk External links Stakeout (1987 film) Category:1987 American films Category:American action films Category:American comedy films Category:Films set in Seattle Category:Films directed by John Badham Category:Films about police