Off Limits
“Being a cop is tough. But in Saigon, 1968, being a cop is crazy.”
McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are plain clothes U.S. military policemen on duty in war-time Saigon. However, their job becomes even harder when they start investigating the serial killings of local prostitutes. Their prime suspect is high ranking U.S. Army officer which brings their lives in danger.
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About Off Limits
Off Limits is a 1988 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Christopher Crowe. The cast is led by Willem Dafoe, Gregory Hines, Fred Ward. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 100 ratings.
Off Limits was produced by American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox, and Amercent Films and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Christopher Crowe
- Writers
- Christopher Crowe, Jack Thibeau
- Release date
- March 11, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox, Amercent Films
Off Limits cast & crew
Off Limits was directed by Christopher Crowe and written by Christopher Crowe and Jack Thibeau.
The cast features Willem Dafoe as Buck McGriff, Gregory Hines as Albaby Perkins, Fred Ward as Dix, Amanda Pays as Nicole, Scott Glenn as Colonel Dexter Armstrong, and Keith David as Maurice.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by David Gribble, and it was produced by Michael S. Glick and Alan Barnette.
Is Off Limits worth watching?
Off Limits holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 67 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Off Limits is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Off Limits
Willem Dafoe
Buck McGriff
Gregory Hines
Albaby Perkins
Fred Ward
Dix
Amanda Pays
Nicole
Scott Glenn
Colonel Dexter Armstrong
Keith David
Maurice
David Alan Grier
Rogers
Lim Kay Tong
Lime Green
Raymond O'Connor
Elgin Flowers
Richard Brooks
Preacher
Thuy An Luu
Lanh
Wasan Uttamayothin
Rogersan
Off Limits — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Off Limits in United States?
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▸What language is Off Limits in?
Off Limits is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Off Limits?
Off Limits runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Off Limits rated?
Off Limits is rated R. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 67 ratings.
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