Stick (1985)

Ernest (Stick) Stickley returns from prison, and very soon he gets involved with his old friend in a drug-running deal that goes sour. Hired by a rich investor, he tries to walk the line, ... See full summary »

Director:

Burt Reynolds

Writers:

Elmore Leonard (novel), Elmore Leonard (screenplay),

Stars:

Burt Reynolds, Candice Bergen, George Segal

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Burt Reynolds	...	Stick
Candice Bergen	...	Kyle
George Segal	...	Barry
Charles Durning	...	Chucky
José Pérez	...	Rainy (as Jose Perez)
Richard Lawson	...	Cornell
Castulo Guerra	...	Nestor
Dar Robinson	...	Moke
Alex Rocco	...	Firestone
David Reynoso	...	Luis
Tricia Leigh Fisher	...	Katie
Sachi Parker	...	Bobbi
Don Moyer	...	Lionel (as Don L. Moyer)
Joey Pouliot	...	Tourist at Bar
Phanie Napoli	...	Louisa Rosa

Storyline

Ernest (Stick) Stickley returns from prison, and very soon he gets involved with his old friend in a drug-running deal that goes sour. Hired by a rich investor, he tries to walk the line, but trouble follows him throughout as he tries to collect a debt and make up for lost time with his daughter. Stick also finds a new flame with a lady financial wizard (Kyle) and gets set to enjoy a new life, but Chucky and Nestor, the two hoods that owe him the debt, have other plans for Stick.

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Plot Keywords:

daughter | directed by star | gangster | betrayal | one word title | 

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Taglines:

It's his last chance. And he's going to fight for it.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 April 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jugar duro

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Annie Potts had a part in this picture but it was cut from the final release. However, her credit appears in the teaser poster when the film was set to be released in 1984.

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Goofs

During the meeting with Mokie and the drug dealers early in the movie, the position of the puddles changes.

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Quotes

Barry Braham: Be it ever so humble, there's no place like a three-and-a-half million dollar home!

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Connections

References Short Eyes (1977)

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Soundtracks

"I Don't Think I'm Ready for You"
Written by Steve Dorff (as S. Dorff), Milton Brown (as M. Brown), Burt Reynolds (as B. Reynolds) and Snuff Garrett (as S. Garrett)
Performed by Anne Murray
Courtesy of Capitol Records

User Reviews

Fairly routine Burt Reynolds action film ................

"Stick' is a fairly routine Burt Reynolds action film. I was never convinced that Reynolds motivation, revenging the death of his drug runner friend, felt warranted. The villains are highlighted by a brutal albino, and Charles Durning wearing a ridiculous wig. Cartoon like violence detracts, and were it not for some welcome humor associated with George Segal's flamboyant character, the movie would be totally forgettable. Candice Bergen as Reynolds love interest is cold as ice, and never convincing in her role as a financial adviser to Segal. The choppy editing and lack of any suspense further detracts. I would say that "Stick" is watchable but has little to recommend it. - MERK