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Off Limits

Off Limits

Being a cop is tough. But in Saigon, 1968, being a cop is crazy.

19885.61h 42mR

Overview

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.

Directed by Christopher Crowe
Written by Christopher Crowe, Jack Thibeau
Produced by Michael S. Glick, Alan Barnette
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $7.2M

Top Cast

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Buck McGriff

Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines

Albaby Perkins

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Dix

Amanda Pays

Amanda Pays

Nicole

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Colonel Dexter Armstrong

Keith David

Keith David

Maurice

David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Rogers

Lim Kay Tong

Lim Kay Tong

Lime Green

Raymond O'Connor

Raymond O'Connor

Elgin Flowers

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Preacher

Themes & Keywords

helicopterundercoverracismprostitution

About Off Limits

Off Limits is a action, crime, drama, mystery, thriller film released in 1988 exploring themes of helicopter, undercover, racism, prostitution. Directed by Christopher Crowe, it stars Willem Dafoe, Gregory Hines, Fred Ward. 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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