---
title: "Hot Stuff"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hot-stuff-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 99977
imdb_id: "tt0079308"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Hot Stuff (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hot-stuff-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hot Stuff is a 1979 American action crime comedy film directed by and starring Dom DeLuise, alongside Suzanne Pleshette, Jerry Reed, and Ossie Davis. The plot follows a police department's burglary task force facing closure due to a low conviction rate, leading them to take over a pawn shop to record thieves and track their merchandise before being threatened by the mob.

Released in the United States on August 10, 1979, the film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes and is notable as the sole film directed by Dom DeLuise, with a theme song written and performed by Jerry Reed.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling police burglary task force takes over a pawn shop to catch thieves."

### Why Watch
- It stars Dom DeLuise, Suzanne Pleshette, Jerry Reed, and Ossie Davis.
- It is the only film directed by Dom DeLuise.
- It features a song written and performed by Jerry Reed.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The police department's task force faces the possibility of being shut down due to a low conviction rate.
- Tone & Suitability: This 1979 American action crime comedy has a PG rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #action-crime-comedy, #pawn-shop-sting, #mob-threat, #burglary-task-force, #police-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | YouTube Free, Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dom DeLuise
- **Networks / Studios**: Rastar Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dom DeLuise** as *Ernie Fortunato*
- **Suzanne Pleshette** as *Louise Webster*
- **Jerry Reed** as *Doug von Horne*
- **Ossie Davis** as *Captain John Geiberger*
- **Luis Ávalos** as *Ramon*
- **Marc Lawrence** as *Carmine*
- **Richard Davalos** as *Charles*
- **Alfie Wise** as *Nick*
- **Bill McCutcheon** as *Paully Albadecker*
- **Sydney Lassick** as *Hymie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Hot Stuff (1979)?
Streaming availability can be checked via platforms like The Movie Database and Plex.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It may appeal to fans of 1970s comedies starring Dom DeLuise, Jerry Reed, Suzanne Pleshette, and Ossie Davis.

### Q: Binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
Hot Stuff is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hot Stuff — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/99977)
- [Hot Stuff (1979) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079308/fullcredits/)
- [Hot Stuff (1979 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Stuff_(1979_film))
- [Hot Stuff (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/99977-hot-stuff/cast)

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