Stakeout! (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1962, Stakeout! is a crime film directed by James Landis, running about 81 minutes. “Unblinking Bait!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After serving three years in prison for a bank robbery, Joe Dasco is released and reunited with his son. Together they both go looking for work in the Texas oil fields. Not being able to hold a steady honest job, Joe Dasco along with a few men that he befriends along the way attempt to kidnap an oil baron's son. The kidnapping fails and Joe Dasco is shot and killed. His son Joey is then left alone but inherits what his father fought and died for.
Who’s in it. Stakeout! stars Bing Russell as Joe, Bill Hale as Stoddard, Bernie Thomas as Greer and Eve Brent as Susie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Stakeout! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stakeout! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stakeout! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stakeout! (1962)?
- In US, Stakeout! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stakeout! worth watching?
- Stakeout! holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stakeout!?
- Stakeout! stars Bing Russell, Bill Hale, Bernie Thomas, Eve Brent and Jack Harris.