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Stakeout!
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.
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Plot Summary
A detective is assigned to a stakeout, hoping to catch a notorious mobster. The long hours and tedious nature of the surveillance begin to wear on him, blurring the lines between his professional duty and his personal life. As the stakeout drags on, he starts to question his own sanity and the effectiveness of his mission.
Critical Reception
Stakeout! received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics found the premise intriguing but were largely unimpressed with the execution, citing a slow pace and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a tedious viewing experience.
What Reviewers Say
The film's slow pacing makes for a tedious watch.
Character development is lacking, leaving viewers with little investment.
The premise is interesting but ultimately fails to deliver a compelling narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews for "Stakeout!" are scarce, but available commentary suggests viewers found the film to be uneventful and unremarkable, failing to hold their attention.
Fun Fact
Although directed by Leo Penn, the film was produced by Jack Donovan, who also wrote the screenplay.
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