On Time
“"On Time. Let them know who is the boss. On Time. Albatross."”
Synopsis
Through the streets and boroughs of New York, Jimmy, a bicycle messenger from the Albatross Courier Company is out to deliver a package "on time". Braving the perilous city streets there's nothing Jimmy can't handle...or is there? This 1987 comedy classic short shown worldwide marked the debut of Director/Screenwriter Ari Taub and captured the spirit of low-budget filmmaking in New York City.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ari Taub
- Screenplay & Story
- Ari Taub
- Original Score
- Daryl Kojak
- Original Title
- On Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- New York University (NYU), Hit & Run Productions, Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ari Taub
Ari Taub
Daryl Kojak
Bill Karydes
Ari Taub
Department Leadership Roster
Ari Taub
Director
Ari Taub
Writer
Daryl Kojak
Original Music Composer
Bill Karydes
Director of Photography
Ari Taub
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Time
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What is On Time about?
Through the streets and boroughs of New York, Jimmy, a bicycle messenger from the Albatross Courier Company is out to deliver a package "on time". Braving the perilous city streets there's nothing Jimmy can't handle...or is there? This 1987 comedy classic short shown worldwide marked the debut of Director/Screenwriter Ari Taub and captured the spirit of low-budget filmmaking in New York City.
Who directed On Time?
On Time was directed by Ari Taub.
Who stars in On Time?
The principal cast of On Time includes Hy Anzell, Robert Bland, Tony Didio Jr., Joe Manuella, Janice Nichol.
When was On Time released and how long is it?
On Time was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for On Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Time was composed by Daryl Kojak.