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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Willem Dafoe | ... | Buck McGriff | |
| Gregory Hines | ... | Albaby Perkins | |
| Fred Ward | ... | Dix | |
| Amanda Pays | ... | Nicole | |
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Kay Tong Lim | ... | Lime Green |
| Scott Glenn | ... | Colonel Dexter Armstrong | |
| David Alan Grier | ... | Rogers | |
| Keith David | ... | Maurice | |
| Raymond O'Connor | ... | Elgin Flowers | |
| Richard Brooks | ... | Preacher | |
| Thuy An Luu | ... | Lanh (as Thuy Ann Luu) | |
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Richard Lee Reed | ... | Colonel Sparks |
| Woody Brown | ... | Co-Pilot | |
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Ken Siu | ... | Plowboy |
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Viladda Vanadurongwan | ... | Sister Agnes |
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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. Written by Dragan Antulov <dragan.antulov@altbbs.fido.hr>
Plot Keywords:
serial killer | vietnam | female nudity | race against time | vietnam war |Taglines:
Being a cop is tough. But in Saigon, 1968, being a cop is crazy.Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
11 March 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$12,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$7,242,035Company Credits
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Written by James Brown and Betty Newsome
Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Projects
A division of PolyGram Records Inc.
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Gregory Hines improvised the stuff about crushing a man's testicles during an interrogation scene, and the moment in which he gives the middle finger to an angry crowd. See more »Goofs
In one scene where a prostitute is being interviewed Rogers, David Alan Grier translates the question from English into Vietnamese, but she replies in Thai. See more »Alternate Versions
Although the cinema version was intact the UK video was cut by 22 secs to edit shots of a man caressing a woman's breasts with a riding crop as she is tied to a bed. The cuts were waived for the 2007 DVD. See more »Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Little Nikita/Vice Versa/D.O.A./Off Limits/Stand and Deliver (1988) See more »Soundtracks
It's a Man's Man's Man's WorldWritten by James Brown and Betty Newsome
Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Projects
A division of PolyGram Records Inc.
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Willem Dafoe and Gregory Hines play C.I.D. police (Criminal Investigation Detachment) of the U.S. Army. The scene is Saigon, 1968. They are investigating the murders of Vietnamese prostitutes, and the trail leads to several American Officers as suspects. "Off Limits" is surprisingly good, and works on different levels. The acting is very believable, aided by a fine supporting cast which includes, Fred Ward and Scott Glenn. There is a consistently lively soundtrack, and some welcome humor. What you get is a serial killer drama and a buddy cop movie, filmed in a very exotic location. If you are a Willem Dafoe fan, this is a must see. - MERK