The Limit
“The black cop who went the limit with the storm-troopers of hell's highway.”
Synopsis
In Los Angeles, black motorcycle police officer Mark Johnson patrols gang-infested neighborhoods with his white partner and best friend, Jeff McMillan. One afternoon, Mark has a run-in with a gang known as The Virgins, whose leader, Big Donnie, is taken aback by the policeman's understanding, dignified demeanor despite the gang's constant derision. When Mark advises Donnie not to continue to allow his heavily pregnant girl friend, Judy, to ride a motorbike, the gang leader agrees. Later, after Donnie actively seeks Mark out for advice, the Virgins' second-in-command, Kenny, reacts with outrage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yaphet Kotto
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Cameron
- Original Score
- Wayne Henderson
- Original Title
- The Limit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- New Era Communications, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yaphet Kotto
Sean Cameron, Yaphet Kotto
Wayne Henderson
Fenton Hamilton
Norman B. Schwartz
Yaphet Kotto
Department Leadership Roster
Yaphet Kotto
Director
Fenton Hamilton
Director of Photography
Wayne Henderson
Original Music Composer
Sean Cameron
Screenplay
Yaphet Kotto
Producer
Norman B. Schwartz
Editor
Gary Littlejohn
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Limit
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What is The Limit about?
In Los Angeles, black motorcycle police officer Mark Johnson patrols gang-infested neighborhoods with his white partner and best friend, Jeff McMillan. One afternoon, Mark has a run-in with a gang known as The Virgins, whose leader, Big Donnie, is taken aback by the policeman's understanding, dignified demeanor despite the gang's constant derision. When Mark advises Donnie not to continue to allow his heavily pregnant girl friend, Judy, to ride a motorbike, the gang leader agrees. Later, after Donnie actively seeks Mark out for advice, the Virgins' second-in-command, Kenny, reacts with outrage.
Who directed The Limit?
The Limit was directed by Yaphet Kotto.
Who stars in The Limit?
The principal cast of The Limit includes Yaphet Kotto, Quinn K. Redeker, Virgil Frye, Corinne Cole, Ted Cassidy.
When was The Limit released and how long is it?
The Limit was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Limit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Limit was composed by Wayne Henderson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Limit?
The Limit holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).