The Stand-In
1985, English. Directed by Robert N. Zagone.
Finnerty can't get work, he's been evicted, and his wife is unfaithful. As he drives into the hills, he gets a flat. A "helpful" stranger turns out to be an armed robber. Apples kills his assailant in self defence and switches identities with him, escaping his own disastrous past. Unfortunately, his new identity is in hot water with the mob. Despite a bright new love interest, Apple looks like a two-time loser until a crime boss creates a surprise ending!
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 1 June 1985
- Country
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The Stand-In runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Stand-In isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stand-In?
If you liked The Stand-In, try Fun with Dick and Jane, Anuvahood, Married to the Mob.
Who directed The Stand-In?
The Stand-In (1985) was directed by Robert N. Zagone and stars Danny Glover, Marc Hayashi, Christa Victoria.