Stakeout (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1958, Stakeout is a drama and crime film directed by Yoshitaro Nomura, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Two detectives begin a stakeout based on the slim chance of catching a murderer whom they suspect will try to reunite with an old flame.
Who’s in it. Stakeout stars Minoru Oki as Takao Yuki, the police detective, Takahiro Tamura as Kyûichi Ishii, the murderer, Seiji Miyaguchi as Yuji Shimooka, the police detective and Hideko Takamine as Sadako Yokokawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Stakeout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. 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, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stakeout (1958)?
- In US, Stakeout is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stakeout worth watching?
- Stakeout holds an audience score of 6.9 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?
- Stakeout stars Minoru Oki, Takahiro Tamura, Seiji Miyaguchi, Hideko Takamine and Kin Sugai.
- When was Stakeout released?
- Stakeout was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.