Options
“A wildly romantic comedy”
Synopsis
An MBA goes to Africa to make a deal, but comes out with a Princess.
Top Cast
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Matt Salinger
Donald Anderson
Joanna Pacula
Princess Nicole
John Kani
Jonas
Tobie Cronje
Rajid
Bobby Unser
Unser
Susan Anton
Susan
James Keach
Ed Sloan
Alan Pierce
Raff
Evan J. Klisser
Phil
Siobhan Taylor
Priscilla
Charles Comyn
Rupert
John Barrett
Bob
Bill Flynn
Paul
Russel Savadier
Boyd
Peter Holden
Buck
Graham Hall
Nick
David Thomas
Jerry
Maria Kelly
Burnwoman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Camilo Vila
- Screenplay & Story
- John J. Strauss, Ed Decter
- Original Score
- Roger Bellon
- Original Title
- Options
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Silver Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Camilo Vila
John J. Strauss, Ed Decter, Stephen Doran, Paul Schneider
Roger Bellon
Tony Imi, Leo J. Napolitano, James Robb
Christopher Greenbury
Edgar Bold, Lance Hool
Department Leadership Roster
Camilo Vila
Director
John J. Strauss
Screenplay
Ed Decter
Screenplay
Edgar Bold
Producer
Lance Hool
Producer
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
Hans Van der Zanden
Production Design
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
Leo J. Napolitano
Director of Photography
James Robb
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Options
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Options about?
An MBA goes to Africa to make a deal, but comes out with a Princess.
Who directed Options?
Options was directed by Camilo Vila.
Who stars in Options?
The principal cast of Options includes Matt Salinger, Joanna Pacula, John Kani, Tobie Cronje, Bobby Unser.
When was Options released and how long is it?
Options was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Options?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Options was composed by Roger Bellon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Options?
Options holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).