Off the Wall
“No one escapes from Snake Canyon Prison.”
Synopsis
Two young hitchhikers are picked up a speed-crazed young woman, who tears around the countryside. She leaves them to take the blame for her activities, and they find themselves sentenced to six months in prison. The girl, feeling bad about what she did to them, resolves to break them out of the prison
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Paul Sorvino
Warden Nicholas F. Castle
Patrick Cassidy
Randy Whitby
Rosanna Arquette
Pam Smith
Monte Markham
Gov. Paul Smith
Russell Johnson
Mr. Whitby
Billy Hufsey
Rico Santiago
Jenny Neumann
Linda
Ralph Wilcox
Johnny Hammer
Dick Chudnow
Wally Miskowitz
John E. Bristol
Rene La Flerg
Stu Gilliam
Lester Poindexter
Brianne Leary
Jenny
Patrick Collins
Hunchback
Woody Eney
Bailiff
Robert Hirschfeld
Guard No. 1
Biff Manard
Colonel Fry
Richard Marion
Flavius Cornblum
Mickey Morton
Prisoner / Mess Hall Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Friedberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Kurz, Dick Chudnow, Rick Friedberg
- Original Score
- Dennis McCarthy
- Original Title
- Off the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Hotdogs, Jensen Farley Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Friedberg
Ron Kurz, Dick Chudnow, Rick Friedberg
Dennis McCarthy
Donald A. Morgan
George B. Hively
Tom Daly, Frank Mancuso, Barrie Howells
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Friedberg
Director
Ron Kurz
Writer
Dick Chudnow
Writer
Rick Friedberg
Writer
Tom Daly
Producer
Frank Mancuso
Producer
Barrie Howells
Producer
George B. Hively
Editor
Donald A. Morgan
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off the Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Off the Wall about?
Two young hitchhikers are picked up a speed-crazed young woman, who tears around the countryside. She leaves them to take the blame for her activities, and they find themselves sentenced to six months in prison. The girl, feeling bad about what she did to them, resolves to break them out of the prison
Who directed Off the Wall?
Off the Wall was directed by Rick Friedberg.
Who stars in Off the Wall?
The principal cast of Off the Wall includes Paul Sorvino, Patrick Cassidy, Rosanna Arquette, Monte Markham, Russell Johnson.
When was Off the Wall released and how long is it?
Off the Wall was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Off the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Off the Wall was composed by Dennis McCarthy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Off the Wall?
Off the Wall holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).