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Limit Up

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
250
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Nancy Allen, Ray Charles, and Danitra Vance in Limit Up (1989)
  • Fantasy
  • Comedy
Casey Falls is the assistant of commodity trader Peter Oak, but wants to get a license herself. When the diabolic Nike appears and promises to make her successful by use of her supernatural ... Read allCasey Falls is the assistant of commodity trader Peter Oak, but wants to get a license herself. When the diabolic Nike appears and promises to make her successful by use of her supernatural abilities, Casey hesitantly accepts. By correctly predicting the price of soybeans, she ma... Read allCasey Falls is the assistant of commodity trader Peter Oak, but wants to get a license herself. When the diabolic Nike appears and promises to make her successful by use of her supernatural abilities, Casey hesitantly accepts. By correctly predicting the price of soybeans, she manages to make a career, but the price that Nike demands is high: she wants Casey's soul!
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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  • Director
    • Richard Martini
  • Writers
    • Richard Martini(story)
    • Luana Anders(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Nancy Allen
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Brad Hall
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  • Director
    • Richard Martini
  • Writers
    • Richard Martini(story)
    • Luana Anders(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Nancy Allen
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Brad Hall
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    • 7User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Nancy Allen
    Nancy Allen
    • Casey Fallsas Casey Falls
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Peter Oakas Peter Oak
    Brad Hall
    Brad Hall
    • Marty Callahanas Marty Callahan
    Danitra Vance
    Danitra Vance
    • Nikeas Nike
    Ray Charles
    Ray Charles
    • Juliusas Julius
    Rance Howard
    Rance Howard
    • Chuck Feeneyas Chuck Feeney
    Sandra Bogan
    • Andy Lincolnas Andy Lincoln
    William Woff
    • Rustyas Rusty
    • (as William J. Woff)
    Ava Fabian
    Ava Fabian
    • Sashaas Sasha
    Robbie Martini
    • Assistant to Mr Oakas Assistant to Mr Oak
    Teressa Ovetta Burrel
    • Clarkas Clark
    Winifred Freedman
    • Pit Recorderas Pit Recorder
    Luana Anders
    Luana Anders
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Richard Martini
    Richard Martini
    • Studentas Student
    Kellie Joy Beals
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Nicky Blair
    Nicky Blair
    • Maitre D'as Maitre D'
    Cal Gibson
    Cal Gibson
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    Charles Holman
    • Parking Lot Kidas Parking Lot Kid
    • Director
      • Richard Martini
    • Writers
      • Richard Martini(story) (screenplay)
      • Luana Anders(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Sally Kellerman: nightclub singer.
    • Crazy credits
      The sound of a crowd can be heard after the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      UK video versions were cut by 4s to remove strong language for a PG rating. The theatrical release was rated 12 uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Bloodhounds of Broadway/Dealers/Limit Up/My Left Foot/Shocker (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Mike Mercurie
      Music by John Tesh
      Used with Permission and Courtesy of Private Music, Inc.

    User reviews7

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    Top review
    9/10
    reverse psychology
    I enjoyed this morality play where an angel plays "devil's advocate" to make the main character realize that some things are more important than getting rich. I'm not sure why but i picture Bette Midler in the lead and Whoppi Goldberg as the Angel.
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    • cryspanther
    • Oct 23, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 22, 1990 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Limit Up - Zum Teufel mit den Kohlen
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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