Stick

Stick

Year: 1985

Runtime: 109 mins

Language: English

ActionCrimeDrama

After prison, car thief Ernest “Stick” Stickley witnesses his friend Rainy’s murder during a drug deal. To evade mobster Chucky’s hitmen, he takes a job as chauffeur for millionaire Barry Braham and keeps a low profile. Stick begins a romance with Barry’s financial consultant Kyle McClaren, but must fight back when Chucky’s men track him down.

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Timeline & Setting – Stick (1985)

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Florida Everglades

The Florida Everglades provide a humid, marshy backdrop that frames the film’s tense chases and dangerous encounters. The landscape’s openness and waterlogged terrain heighten the sense of vulnerability for the ex-con protagonist. Its remote, untamed atmosphere mirrors the criminal underworld Stick must navigate. The setting serves as a crucible that tests grit, resourcefulness, and the will to survive.

🌿 Swamps 🗺️ Landscape 🧭 Survival

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Main Characters – Stick (1985)

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Stick (Burt Reynolds)

A recently released ex-con who relies on street smarts to navigate a world of violence and deceit. He shows resilience and a stubborn, protective love for his daughter Katie. His willingness to take risks demonstrates both resourcefulness and a readiness to confront danger head-on.

💪 Tough 🧭 Resourceful 👨‍👧 Father

Barry (George Segal)

A wealthy, eccentric businessman who hires Stick as a driver and provides him a more comfortable life. He acts as a stabilizing influence, offering a potential path to legitimacy and new opportunities. His enigmatic presence adds a layer of complexity to Stick’s new environment.

💼 Wealthy 🌀 Enigmatic 🤝 Ally

Kyle (Candice Bergen)

A financial consultant who serves as Barry’s business adviser and potential romantic interest for Stick. She is practical and composed, weighing risk and reward as Stick gravitates toward a more secure future. Her professional calm contrasts with the film’s violent chaos.

🧠 Calculated 💬 Insightful 💖 Independent

Chucky (Charles Durning)

A drug dealer who rigs a dangerous setup that unfolds into lethal consequences. He straightens his crooked path with arrogance, and his power struggle with Nestor rises to a deadly confrontation. Chucky’s misjudgments catalyze Stick’s return to action.

🕷️ Dangerous 🧨 Ruthless 🗣️ Conniving

Rainy (José Pérez)

Stick’s old friend whose impulsive decision leads to a fatal encounter. His fate acts as the catalyst that pushes Stick back into a life-or-death chase. Rainy’s role underscores the fragility of loyalties in the criminal underworld.

🤝 Loyal 🗡️ Impulsive ⚰️ Tragic

Moke (Dar Robinson)

An albino henchman employed by Chucky and Nestor. He is direct and physically imposing, often used to intimidate or eliminate threats. Moke’s taunting of Stick culminates in a high-stakes fall that marks a turning point in the pursuit.

🏋️‍♂️ Lethal 🗡️ Menacing 🕶️ Stoic

Nestor (Castulo Guerra)

A cartel boss with a chilling, voodoo-tinged flair who pulls strings behind the scenes. He manipulates violence to maintain control and sees Stick as a liability to be eliminated. Nestor’s power and paranoia escalate the danger surrounding Stick and his daughter.

🗺️ Power 🧙‍♂️ Menacing 🧩 Calculating

Katie (Tricia Leigh Fisher)

Stick’s teenage daughter, whose safety becomes central to his desperation to change his life. Their bond motivates Stick to resist the criminal underworld’s pull and seek a more stable future. Her presence grounds the story in family stakes amid chaos.

👧 Daughter 💗 Vulnerable 🛡️ Loved

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Major Themes – Stick (1985)

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🗡️ Revenge

The narrative centers on Stick’s pursuit of those who harmed his friend and threatened his own future. Violence unfolds as a method to restore balance and keep him alive for his daughter. The film demonstrates how vengeance propels action, often at a steep personal cost.

👨‍👧 Family

Family becomes Stick’s primary motivation: protecting Katie and rebuilding a life for them both. The dynamic with his daughter drives restraint and sudden risk alike, shaping his decisions. Bonds with Kyle and Barry further complicate and enrich the sense of what family means in crisis.

♻️ Redemption

Stick seeks a chance to leave behind his criminal past and create a safer future for his daughter. The pursuit of money is tied to starting anew rather than continuing a life of crime. The story uses danger and confrontation to test whether Stick can redeem himself through action and responsibility.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:02

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