Cult action film director Andy Sidaris got his start in feature films working with b-movie icon Roger Corman on Stacey. The movie centers on Stacey Hanson (Anne Randall), a gorgeous female private detective who engages in some sleazy and dangerous adventures. Stacey also marked the film debut of Cristina Raines, who went on to appear in cult films such as Hex, Russian Roulette, The Sentinel and Nightmares, among others.

Stacey also stars Miki Garcia, Michael Keep. The movie was remade by Sidaris in 1984 under the name Malibu Express.