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Off Limits poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.3 / 100
1988·Action / Drama / Thriller·1h 42m

OFF LIMITS

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

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.

Above the Line
Christopher Crowe·DirectorChristopher Crowe·WriterJack Thibeau·WriterDavid Gribble·Director of PhotographyJames Newton Howard·Original Music ComposerDouglas Ibold·Editor
Cast
Willem Dafoe·Buck McGriffGregory Hines·Albaby PerkinsFred Ward·DixAmanda Pays·NicoleScott Glenn·Colonel Dexter ArmstrongKeith David·MauriceDavid Alan Grier·RogersLim Kay Tong·Lime GreenRaymond O'Connor·Elgin FlowersRichard Brooks·Preacher
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Christopher Crowe·DirectorDick Ziker·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Christopher Crowe·WriterJack Thibeau·Writer
Camera· 9
David Gribble·Director of PhotographySusi Stitt·Assistant CameraLouis Irving·Camera OperatorJohn J. Connor·Second Unit Director of PhotographyMalcolm Burrowes·Assistant CameraRoland Neveu·Still PhotographerLester Bishop·Key GripWarren Grieef·GripGeoffrey Wharton·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Douglas Ibold·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James Newton Howard·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
J. Dennis Washington·Production DesignScott Ritenour·Art DirectionCrispian Sallis·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Alan Barnette·ProducerMichael S. Glick·ProducerJane Feinberg·CastingMike Fenton·CastingJudy Taylor·Casting
Other Departments· 7
Scott Wilder·StuntsDick Ziker·Stunt CoordinatorBuddy Van Horn·Stunt CoordinatorChuck Picerni Jr.·StuntsFreddie Hice·StuntsBrian Smrz·StuntsPhil Culotta·Stunts
By the Numbers
55.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
ROI -40%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Off Limits's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Gritty, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men, one in the foreground and one slightly behind and to the right, against a dark and reddish-orange background. The man in the foregr”

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Key Elements
HandgunSunglassesHelicopters
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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