Stakeout on Dope Street (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1958, Stakeout on Dope Street is a drama and crime film directed by Irvin Kershner, running about 89 minutes. “Screen's First Blazing Story of Kids Who Go Rumbling Down Dope Street!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three teens get into the drug business when they discover heroin in a stolen briefcase.
Who’s in it. Stakeout on Dope Street stars Yale Wexler as Jim Bowers, Jonathan Haze as Julian 'Ves' Vespucci (as Jonathon Haze), Steven Marlo as Nick Raymond (as Morris Miller) and Abby Dalton as Kathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Stakeout on Dope Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stakeout on Dope Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stakeout on Dope Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stakeout on Dope Street (1958)?
- In US, Stakeout on Dope Street is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stakeout on Dope Street worth watching?
- Stakeout on Dope Street holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stakeout on Dope Street?
- Stakeout on Dope Street stars Yale Wexler, Jonathan Haze, Steven Marlo, Abby Dalton and Allen Kramer.