Off Limits
“Being a cop is tough. But in Saigon, 1968, being a cop is crazy.”
Synopsis
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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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
Kenneth Siao Wai-Keung
Plowboy
Richard Lee Reed
Colonel Sparks
Woody Brown
Co-Pilot
Pradit Prasartthong
VC Prisoner
Peter MacKenzie
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.6x
-$4.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Crowe
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Crowe, Jack Thibeau
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Off Limits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.2M
- Production Studios
- American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox, Amercent Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Crowe
Christopher Crowe, Jack Thibeau
James Newton Howard
John J. Connor, David Gribble
Douglas Ibold
Michael S. Glick, Alan Barnette
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Crowe
Director
Christopher Crowe
Writer
Michael S. Glick
Producer
Jack Thibeau
Writer
J. Dennis Washington
Production Design
Douglas Ibold
Editor
Alan Barnette
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
David Gribble
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off Limits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Off Limits about?
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.
Who directed Off Limits?
Off Limits was directed by Christopher Crowe.
Who stars in Off Limits?
The principal cast of Off Limits includes Willem Dafoe, Gregory Hines, Fred Ward, Amanda Pays, Scott Glenn.
When was Off Limits released and how long is it?
Off Limits was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Off Limits?
Off Limits had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $7.2M at the worldwide box office (0.6 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Off Limits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Off Limits was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Off Limits?
Off Limits holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).