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Comedy thriller

Off and Running (1991): Cast

Off and Running (1991) movie poster

Off and Running is a 1991 comedy thriller directed by Ed Bianchi, starring Cyndi Lauper as Cyd Morse, David Keith and David Thornton. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Off and Running (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Ed Bianchi
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Off and Running About?

The premise of Off and Running without spoilers.

Cyndi Lauper plays a mermaid who performs nightly at a Miami club and suddenly finds herself implicated in a murder. While on the run with a mysterious locket that everyone seems willing to kill for, she crosses paths with a former golfer and a quick‑witted kid who may be her only chance to survive the chaotic nightmare.

Off and Running Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • underwater dance
  • key
  • golfer
  • actress
  • miami florida
  • on the run
  • murder
  • death of boyfriend
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Off and Running Cast & Characters

Cyndi Lauper leads the cast as Cyd Morse, with David Keith as Jack Cornett and David Thornton as Reese. Directed by Ed Bianchi; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Off and Running

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From the director

More from Ed Bianchi

One more film directed by Ed Bianchi: The Fan.

Full filmography
Videos

Off and Running Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Off and Running.

Cyndi Lauper - Off And Running (Movie Trailer)
Cars

Cars in Off and Running

2 cars on screen: the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupé Typ 14 and the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2.

  • Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupé Typ 14 in Off and Running Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupé Typ 14 Important role
  • 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 in Off and Running 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2

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FAQ

Off and Running FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Off and Running, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Off and Running?

Off and Running runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Off and Running released?

Off and Running was released on February 1, 1991.

Who directed Off and Running?

Off and Running was directed by Ed Bianchi.

More films by Ed Bianchi

Who is in the cast of Off and Running?

Off and Running stars Cyndi Lauper as Cyd Morse, David Keith as Jack Cornett and David Thornton as Reese, among 13 credited actors.

Does Off and Running have a post-credit scene?

No. Off and Running has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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