Stingray (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1978, Stingray is an action film directed by Richard Taylor, running about 100 minutes. “Stingray... it burns up the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lonigan and his partner Tony, two drug dealers, shoot two cops who attempt to set them up, and run away with a million bucks and the drugs, which they stash in a red Corvette Stingray in a used car lot. When they attempt to recover their stash with their leader, Abigail, they find out that two happy-go-lucky dudes, Elmo and Al, have bought the car. They quickly pursue the two along with the police who think that the car's new owners are the criminals.
Who’s in it. Stingray stars Christopher Mitchum as Al, Les Lannom as Elmo, Cliff Emmich as Roscoe and William Watson as Lonigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Stingray has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stingray page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stingray tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stingray (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stingray change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stingray worth watching?
- Stingray holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stingray?
- Stingray stars Christopher Mitchum, Les Lannom, Cliff Emmich, William Watson and John Carl Buechler.
- When was Stingray released?
- Stingray was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.