Out of the Blue (1991): Cast & Plot
Out of the Blue is a 1991 romantic film directed by Nick Hamm, starring Colin Firth as Alan, John Lynch and Wendy Morgan. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
English What Is Out of the Blue About?
The premise of Out of the Blue without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Alan creates movies in the warehouse studio he calls home, relying on his friends Rudy and Liz for assistance. Even Rudy’s girlfriend Julie gets drawn into Alan’s ambitious schemes. When Alan falls for a stunning young woman named Chrissy and sets out to film the perfect romance, his obsession blurs the line between imagination and reality, causing life to echo the cinematic fantasy he’s chasing.
Out of the Blue Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- female topless nudity
- television industry
- independent film
Out of the Blue Cast & Characters
Colin Firth leads the cast as Alan, with John Lynch as Rudy and Wendy Morgan as Liz. Directed by Nick Hamm; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nick Hamm
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Wendy Morgan as Liz - Cathy Tyson as Julie
Also Starring in Out of the Blue
· 7 more- Catherine Zeta Jones Chirsty
- Dexter Fletcher Anthony
- Jonathan Kydd Neil
- Bill Cashmore Phil
- Dominique Atkins Angelique
- Daniel Strauss Chef
- Tina Deen Amanda
More from Nick Hamm
More films directed by Nick Hamm, best-rated first: Driven, The Journey, The Very Thought of You and William Tell.
Out of the Blue Plot Summary
What happens in Out of the Blue from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On 13 November 1990, David Gray, an unemployed man in his 30s, lives in his parents’ small holiday home in Aramoana. He rides his bike into town and gets into a heated disagreement with bank staff over a minor issue. When he returns home, his temper remains volatile, and the sight of a cache of firearms tucked away inside the house underscores how calmly dangerous he can become.
Full summary
The whole story of Out of the Blue, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Out of the Blue?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which small coastal settlement does the story take place?
Out of the Blue Also Known As
Also known as “走出忧郁”.
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- 走出忧郁
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Out of the Blue FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Out of the Blue, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Out of the Blue released?
Out of the Blue was released on August 22, 1991.
Who directed Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue was directed by Nick Hamm.
More films by Nick Hamm Who is in the cast of Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue stars Colin Firth as Alan, John Lynch as Rudy and Wendy Morgan as Liz, among 11 credited actors.
Does Out of the Blue have a post-credit scene?
No. Out of the Blue has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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