Taking Off
“"Taking Off" is about people. People like your neighbor. People like the family down the street. People like yourself.”
Synopsis
Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
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How to Smoke a Joint
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Top Cast
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Lynn Carlin
Lynn Tyne
Buck Henry
Larry Tyne
Georgia Engel
Margot
Tony Harvey
Tony
Audra Lindley
Ann Lockston
Paul Benedict
Ben Lockston
Vincent Schiavelli
Schiavelli
David Gittler
Jamie
Ike Turner
Self
Tina Turner
Self
Linnea Heacock
Jeannie Tyne
Rae Allen
Mrs. Divito
Frank Berle
Committee Man
Philip Bruns
Policeman
Gail Busman
Nancy Lockston
Corinna Cristobal
Corinna Divito
Barry Del Rae
Schuyler
Robert Dryden
Dr. Bronson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miloš Forman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Guare, Jean-Claude Carrière, Jon Klein, Miloš Forman
- Original Title
- Taking Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Crown-Hausman, Renn Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miloš Forman
John Guare, Jean-Claude Carrière, Jon Klein, Miloš Forman
Miroslav Ondříček
John Carter
Alfred W. Crown
Department Leadership Roster
Miloš Forman
Director
Alfred W. Crown
Producer
John Guare
Writer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
John Carter
Editor
Jon Klein
Writer
Miloš Forman
Writer
Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Off
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What is Taking Off about?
Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
Who directed Taking Off?
Taking Off was directed by Miloš Forman.
Who stars in Taking Off?
The principal cast of Taking Off includes Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel, Tony Harvey, Audra Lindley.
When was Taking Off released and how long is it?
Taking Off was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taking Off?
Taking Off holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).