Out on a Limb (TV 1987)

The supposed true story of Shirley MacClaine's experience with a spiritual awakening.

Director:

Robert Butler

Writers:

Colin Higgins, Shirley MacLaine

Stars:

Shirley MacLaine, Charles Dance, John Heard

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Shirley MacLaine	...	Herself
Charles Dance	...	Gerry Stamford
John Heard	...	David Manning
Anne Jackson	...	Bella Abzug
Jerry Orbach	...	Mort Viner
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Cynthia Lea Clark	...	Patron
Shirley DeBurgh	...	Lady Carlton
Fabia Drake	...	Bookshop Owner
Stefan Ekman	...	Lars
Alison Evans	...	Secretary
Peter Fonfield	...	Grocer
Jenny Gago	...	Maria
Richard Gaines	...	Party Guest
Eric Helland	...	Gallery Owner
Neil Hunt	...	Journalist

Storyline

Shirley MacLaine plays herself in this TV mini-series based on her autobiographical best-seller which delves into her new age beliefs and its effects on her personal and public lives. John Heard portrays a composite role of her many spiritual and personal advisors.

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Plot Keywords:

new age | autobiographical | crying man | ocean | spirituality | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cita con los dioses

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

ABC Circle Films, Stan Margulies Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

235 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Shirley MacLaine: I can't go to your event with you.
Bella Abzug: Why not?
Shirley MacLaine: Because I'm going to South America to look for extraterrestrials.

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Connections

References Twilight Zone (1959)

User Reviews

Speaking as a medium for 40 years I can identify with this movie

This true story is an excellent movie that took a lot of guts by Shirley Maclaine to admit to, for her career and possible sanity were questionable after its release. I have been a physic for 40 years and can testify that in my experience the content is accurate. I know there are two types of entity with whom I can communicate. In this movie it only explores the possibility of Alien interaction with our lives and the benefits that can have. The early part of the story concentrates more on her relationship with a British Government official and the love affair that results. This is a good, rather bland "ordinary life" contrast to the almost surreal action that follows.