---
title: "Nightstick"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nightstick-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 312088
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 3.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Nightstick (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nightstick-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nightstick is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, TV Movie. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cop races to stop extortionists planning a nitroglycerin bomb in New York City."

### Why Watch
- Fast‑paced action sequences
- Tense race‑against‑time premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- TV‑movie production values
- Predictable plot elements
- Tone & Suitability: The film features violence and suspense, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, high‑stakes, 80s

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/nightstick-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joseph L. Scanlan

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bruce Fairbairn** as *Jack Calhoun*
- **Kerrie Keane** as *Robin Malone*
- **Robert Vaughn** as *Ray Melton*
- **John Vernon** as *Adam Beardsly*
- **Leslie Nielsen** as *Thad Evans*
- **Walker Boone** as *Roger Bantam*
- **Tony De Santis** as *Jerry Bantam*
- **David Mucci** as *Pat Bantam*
- **Roger Dunn** as *Sergeant Finn*
- **François Klanfer** as *Dr. Case*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Nightstick?
A police officer tries to prevent a gang of extortionists from blowing up New York City with nitroglycerin.

### Q: Is Nightstick a theatrical release or a TV movie?
It was originally a made‑for‑television action film that later received theatrical releases and video distribution.

### Q: When was Nightstick released?
It premiered on September 1, 1987, in Canada.

### Q: Who directed Nightstick?
The film was directed by Joseph L. Scanlan.

### Q: What genres does Nightstick belong to?
Nightstick is classified as an action and thriller film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nightstick — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/312088)
- [Nightstick (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightstick_(film))
- [Nightstick (1987) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/21599-nightstick/prehled/)
- [Nightstick - amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nightstick/page/A55B62DE-571B-4AAD-9136-F47ABE653F81)
- [Nightstick (1987)](https://www.sms.cz/film/nightstick)
- [Nightstick (1987)](https://www.archivtv.cz/nightstick-1987)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*