Out of the Blue
“She's 15. The only adult she admires is Johnny Rotten.”
Synopsis
A young girl whose father is an ex-convict and whose mother is a junkie finds it difficult to conform and tries to find comfort in a quirky combination of Elvis and the punk scene.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Out of the Blue (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [4K]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-08
Top Cast
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Linda Manz
Cebe
Dennis Hopper
Don
Sharon Farrell
Kathy
Don Gordon
Charlie
Raymond Burr
Dr. Brean
Leon Ericksen
Paul
Fiona Brodie
Carol
David L. Crowley
Anderson
Joan Hoffman
Jean
Carl Nelson
Cabby
Francis Ann Pettit
Nancy
Glen Pfeifer
Glenn
David Ackridge
Teacher
Jim Byrnes
Party Singer
Glen Fyfe
Bouncer
Louis Gentile
Street Singer
Murdine Hirsch
Lollipop Girl
John Anderson
T.V. Interviewer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Brenda Nielson, Dennis Hopper, Leonard Yakir, Gary Jules Jouvenat
- Original Score
- Tom Lavin
- Original Title
- Out of the Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- Robson Street, Gary Jules Jouvenat Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Hopper
Brenda Nielson, Dennis Hopper, Leonard Yakir, Gary Jules Jouvenat
Tom Lavin
Marc Champion
Doris Dyck
Gary Jules Jouvenat, Paul Lewis, Jean Gontier, Leonard Yakir
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Hopper
Director
Gary Jules Jouvenat
Producer
Brenda Nielson
Writer
Tom Lavin
Original Music Composer
Dennis Hopper
Writer
Leonard Yakir
Writer
Jean Gontier
Producer
Leonard Yakir
Producer
Gary Jules Jouvenat
Writer
Doris Dyck
Editor
Marc Champion
Director of Photography
Leon Ericksen
Production Design
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 Out of the Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Out of the Blue about?
A young girl whose father is an ex-convict and whose mother is a junkie finds it difficult to conform and tries to find comfort in a quirky combination of Elvis and the punk scene.
Who directed Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue was directed by Dennis Hopper.
Who stars in Out of the Blue?
The principal cast of Out of the Blue includes Linda Manz, Dennis Hopper, Sharon Farrell, Don Gordon, Raymond Burr.
When was Out of the Blue released and how long is it?
Out of the Blue was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Out of the Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Blue was composed by Tom Lavin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue 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.).