Improper Channels (1981): Cast
Improper Channels is a 1981 comedy directed by Eric Till, starring Alan Arkin as Jeffery Martley, Ted Turner and Eugene Clark. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Eric Till
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paragon Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Improper Channels About?
The premise of Improper Channels without spoilers.
When a father takes his injured child to the emergency room for a minor accident, he is suddenly accused of child abuse. Child‑welfare officials intervene and forcibly separate him from his daughter. He must navigate a convoluted legal and medical bureaucracy—dealing with doctors, lawyers and computer systems—to fight the accusations and reclaim his child.
Improper Channels Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- foster care
- co written by co star's son
- reference to mount everest
- husband wife relationship
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- only child
- tent
- backyard camping
- rainy night
- wind tunnel
- architect
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- book editor
- toupee
- burger king
- reference to london england
- female con artist
- hospital
- car accident
- bureaucracy
- man hits a policeman
- switchboard operator
- computer
- lawyer
- child welfare
- female bureaucrat
- 5 year old girl
- speaking chinese
- satire
- fired from a job
- japanese restaurant
- disguised as a doctor
- disguised as surgeon
- escape from care home
- stealing files
- locking oneself inside a room
- deleting a computer file
- throwing papers out a window
- blackmail
- adopting a boy
- orphan
- gay slur
- calling someone a bitch
- satire comedy
- couple
- daughter
- justice
- independent film
Improper Channels Cast & Characters
Alan Arkin leads the cast as Jeffery Martley, with Ted Turner as Night Watchman and Eugene Clark as Security Guard #1. Directed by Eric Till; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eric Till
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Alan Arkin as Jeffery Martley -
Ted Turner as Night Watchman - Eugene Clark as Security Guard #1
- Wayne Robson as Prisoner
Also Starring in Improper Channels
· 42 more- Philip Akin Motorcycle Cop
- Alf Humphreys Orderly #2
- Ken Camroux-Taylor City Official
- Harvey Atkin Police Sergeant
- Mariette Hartley Diana Martley
- Leslie Carlson Bucci
- Richard Blackburn Fraser's Assistant
- Tony Rosato Dr. Arpenthaler
- Kate Lynch Pediatric Nurse
- Joyce Gordon Dr. Peacock
- Tim Henry Tony
- Eric Clavering Wino
- Harry Ditson Harold Clevish
- Monica Parker Gloria Washburn
- Patrick Patterson Security Guard #2
- Elias Zarou Mr. Narcopoulis
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- Mary Charlotte Wilcox Orphanage Secretary
- Luba Goy Lady in Hospital
- Jessica Booker Mrs. Gherkin
- Lynda Mason Green Admissions Secretary
- Al Maini Lab Technician
- Jane Mallett Burger King Lady
- Gillie Fenwick Dr. Flange
- Ruth Springford Mrs. Wharton
- Paul-Emile Frappier Golfer
- Leslie Yeo Fred Reeves
- Danny Higham Jack
- Kate McDonald Mrs. Narcopoulis
- Sandy Kovack Bernie
- Sylvia Marie Llewellyn ER Nurse #1
- Angela Fusco Miss Klein
- Martin Yan Sherman Hu
- Benjamin Gordon Hospital Records Man
- David Main Police Chief
- Sarah Stevens Nancy Martley
- Richard W. Farrell Fraser
- Marianne McIsaac Switchboard Operator
- Patrick Rose Harry
- Vanya Franck Nurse on Telephone
- Harry McWilliams Old Iron Ball
- Stephanie Shouldus Emergency Nurse #2
- Linda Verry Burger King Girl
Improper Channels Also Known As
Also known as “错误的程序”.
- Also known as
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- 错误的程序
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Improper Channels FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Improper Channels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Improper Channels?
Improper Channels runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Improper Channels released?
Improper Channels was released on April 17, 1981.
Who directed Improper Channels?
Improper Channels was directed by Eric Till.
More films by Eric Till Who is in the cast of Improper Channels?
Improper Channels stars Alan Arkin as Jeffery Martley, Ted Turner as Night Watchman and Eugene Clark as Security Guard #1, among 46 credited actors.
Does Improper Channels have a post-credit scene?
No. Improper Channels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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