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Director:
Richard Tuggle
Writer:
Tony Kayden (written by)
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Release Date:
25 July 1986 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Crime | Thriller | Drama more
Tagline:
Anthony Michael Hall is Daryl Cage. Eighteen years on an Iowa farm never prepared him for a summer in L.A.
Plot:
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... more | add synopsis
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A tall order of average. (spoilers) more (10 total)

Cast

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Anthony Michael Hall ... Daryl Cage
Jenny Wright ... Dizz / Darlene

Jeff Kober ... Roy Gaddis

Glynn Turman ... Lieutenant Delgado

Raymond J. Barry ... Hurley
Pepe Serna ... Murano
Michele Little ... Crystal
Jerry Levine ... Marshall
Ji-Tu Cumbuka ... Lemar

Kevin McCorkle ... Tommy Cage
Linda Shayne ... Chris Cage
Maggie Gwinn ... Mrs. Cage
Ted Gehring ... Mr. Cage

Meat Loaf ... Gil (as Meatloaf)
Allan Graf ... Biker
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Runtime:
93 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Australia:M | USA:R (certificate #28156)
Filming Locations:
Bakersfield, California, USA more
Company:
Columbia Pictures Corporation more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
During the chase scene at the abandoned building, "Nic + Jenny" is seen spray painted on a wall. This is a nod to co-star Jenny Wright and her then-relationship with Nicolas Cage more
Quotes:
Cop on Melrose: Are you aware of that crosswalk on the corner?
Daryl Cage: [nervous] Uhh, no.
Cop on Melrose: Take the shades off.
Daryl Cage: What?
Cop on Melrose: I said take the shades off.
[Daryl does as he is told. Cop stares at him. Daryl glances over to the squad car and finds his police composit sketch hanging]
Cop on Melrose: Don't let me catch you jaywalking again.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) more
Soundtrack:
HOW SOON IS NOW? more

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A tall order of average. (spoilers), 14 April 2004
Author: Pepper Anne from Orlando, Florida

Out of Bounds might have the potential for a mild, but good 80s teen thriller. Unfortunately, the predictable story and the cast screwed the chances for that.

If you have seen the 1991 Patrick Dempsey movie, Run, then you already have some idea of the plot behind Out of Bounds. Both are quite similar as those run for your life type movies, but Run is a much better choice if this be what suits your mood.

Anthony Michael Hall is Daryl Cage, a quiet kid from farm country, Iowa, who goes to stay with his older brother in Los Angeles. It all begins with identical bags at an airport luggage pickup where Daryl picks up a bag that (oh my god) looks just like his, only it contains a large supply of drugs. But the rightful owners mistakenly suspect Daryl for someone who is unexpectedly meddling in their business, so they to eliminate him. Long story short, as this mistake sadly leads to the death of his brother, Daryl is on the run not only from gangsters, but also from cops who think he's the murderer. Daryl befriends a witty, stylish young woman (Jenny Wright) who is his only chance at saving himself because obviously, he proves too stupid to help himself.

This could've been a decent movie, but right from the beginning, the movie is just far too predictable for any of the sudden suspense moments to work on the audience. And second, Anthony Michael Hall either behaves like he was too good to be in this movie, or his character Daryl is supposed to be so apathetic, that it's hard to believe someone would react this way given the situation he's in. The only good thing about this movie is the likable Jenny Wright who reminded me of Emily Lloyd's performance in Cookie. And the music is alright too, as Stuart Copeland's 80s compositions typically were.

But, I found that the bad qualities (the story and the leading man) seemed to outweigh even that. Therefore, I recommend watching 'Run' instead. The story is kind of similar--a young student (Patrick Dempsey) who was at the wrong place at the wrong time suddenly becomes the target of both the mafia and their team of corrupt cops thanks to one very big misunderstanding. Likewise, a young woman (Kelly Preston) is their at his aid. Run has better action, a better story, and hell if it's 80s teen stars you're looking for, why not settle for Dempsey?

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