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5.4 / 10(31 votes)IMDbR19861h 33m$5.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Out of Bounds

“Eighteen years on an Iowa farm never prepared him for a summer in L.A.”

Synopsis

Farm boy Daryl Cage's parents ship him off to the big city to live with his brother, hoping he will have a better life there. After a baggage mixup at the airport, Daryl finds himself in possession of a drug cache, which a ruthless drug dealer wants back. The dealer murders Daryl's brother and the small town boy ends up all alone in the big city, being pursued by both the drug dealer and the police, who suspect him of the murder.

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Out of Bounds (1986) trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 25, 1986

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$5.1M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Tuggle
Screenplay & Story
Tony Kayden
Original Score
Stewart Copeland
Original Title
Out of Bounds
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Production Studios
Fries Entertainment, Delphi V, Fogbound Productions, Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Tuggle

Screenplay & Story

Tony Kayden

Original Score & Music

Stewart Copeland

Director of Photography

Bruce Surtees

Film Editing

Kent Beyda

Producers

Mike Rosenfeld, John Tarnoff, Charles W. Fries, Raymond Hartwick

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Tuggle

Director

Mike Rosenfeld

Producer

Kent Beyda

Editor

Tony Kayden

Writer

Donna Linson

Costume Design

Norman Newberry

Production Design

Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland

Original Music Composer

Charles W. Fries

Producer

Bruce Surtees

Director of Photography

M. James Arnett

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of Bounds

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What is Out of Bounds about?

Farm boy Daryl Cage's parents ship him off to the big city to live with his brother, hoping he will have a better life there. After a baggage mixup at the airport, Daryl finds himself in possession of a drug cache, which a ruthless drug dealer wants back. The dealer murders Daryl's brother and the small town boy ends up all alone in the big city, being pursued by both the drug dealer and the police, who suspect him of the murder.

Who directed Out of Bounds?

Out of Bounds was directed by Richard Tuggle.

Who stars in Out of Bounds?

The principal cast of Out of Bounds includes Anthony Michael Hall, Glynn Turman, Jenny Wright, Jeff Kober, Raymond J. Barry.

When was Out of Bounds released and how long is it?

Out of Bounds was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

How much did Out of Bounds make at the box office?

Out of Bounds grossed $5.1M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Out of Bounds?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of Bounds was composed by Stewart Copeland.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Out of Bounds?

Out of Bounds holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).