Question 1

What on-set trivia contest led to a scene being added to the film?

Accepted Answer

Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez had a movie trivia contest where Estevez asked about a line from Jaws that Dreyfuss didn't recognize, despite having said it himself. This was re-enacted in the film.

Question 2

Which actor replaced Val Kilmer in the role of Richard 'Stick' Montgomery?

Accepted Answer

Aidan Quinn replaced Val Kilmer, who was originally cast as Richard 'Stick' Montgomery but dropped out before filming began.

Question 3

What complication arises during the detectives' surveillance operation?

Accepted Answer

Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.

Question 4

Which director was considered for this film along with Lethal Weapon but chose another project?

Accepted Answer

Leonard Nimoy was considered as director on both Stakeout and Lethal Weapon, but wasn't comfortable with big action and had already signed on to direct Three Men and a Baby.

Question 5

Who plays the escaped convict Richard 'Stick' Montgomery in the film?

Accepted Answer

Aidan Quinn plays the character Richard 'Stick' Montgomery.

Question 6

What on-set trivia contest led to a scene being included in the film?

Accepted Answer

Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez had a movie trivia contest where Estevez asked Dreyfuss to identify a line from Jaws (1975) that Dreyfuss himself had said, which was re-enacted in the film.

Question 7

Which actor replaced Val Kilmer in the role of Richard 'Stick' Montgomery?

Accepted Answer

Aidan Quinn replaced Val Kilmer, who was originally cast as Richard 'Stick' Montgomery but dropped out before filming began.

Question 8

What real-life height joke is referenced in the film's dialogue?

Accepted Answer

When Bill reports Maria's height as 5'6", both Bill and Chris say "Too tall. At least for us anyway," referencing Richard Dreyfuss's 5'4" height and Emilio Estevez being just over 5'6".

Question 9

What complication arises when two detectives stake out an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend?

Accepted Answer

One of the detectives falls for the ex-girlfriend they're observing, creating complications in their surveillance operation.

Question 10

Which director was considered for both Stakeout and Lethal Weapon but declined?

Accepted Answer

Leonard Nimoy was considered as director for both Stakeout and Lethal Weapon (1987) but wasn't comfortable with big action and had already signed to direct Three Men and a Baby (1987).

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