The Stick Up (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, The Stick Up is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Jeffrey Bloom, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Duke Turnbeau (David Soul) has come to England, in the 1930s, as a way to improve his fortunes. For some reason, he believes that his larcenous ways will bring him prosperity in the country which at one time or another has had rulership over a large portion of the globe. While there, he meets Rosie McCratchit (Pamela McMyler), a lovely Irish gal who could do with some improvement in her fortunes as well. Together, they have a series of legal, quasi-legal and definitely illegal adventures, including Duke's cow-roping and Rosie's response to the mud-wrestling challenge of the Amazon Lady, as well as an attempted armored-car robbery.
Who’s in it. The Stick Up stars David Soul as Duke Turnbeau, Pamela McMyler as Rosie McCratchit, Michael Balfour as Sam and Alan Tilvern as Richie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Stick Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stick Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stick Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stick Up (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stick Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stick Up worth watching?
- The Stick Up holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stick Up?
- The Stick Up stars David Soul, Pamela McMyler, Michael Balfour, Alan Tilvern and Liz Smith.
- When was The Stick Up released?
- The Stick Up was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.