Off the Wall (1983): Cast
Off the Wall is a 1983 comedy directed by Rick Friedberg, starring Lewis Arquette as Prison Chaplin, Bill Grant and Ron Vernan. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Rick Friedberg
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hotdogs
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Off the Wall About?
The premise of Off the Wall without spoilers.
No one escapes from Snake Canyon Prison. Two young hitchhikers are picked up by a thrill‑seeking woman who races across the countryside. She betrays them, leaving them to take the blame for her crimes, and they are sentenced to six months behind bars. Guilt‑ridden, the woman vows to break them out of prison.
Off the Wall Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- disguise
- female nudity
- independent film
Off the Wall Cast & Characters
Lewis Arquette leads the cast as Prison Chaplin, with Bill Grant as Prison Body Builder and Ron Vernan as Prison Cheerleader. Directed by Rick Friedberg; 49 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rick Friedberg
- Lewis Arquette as Prison Chaplin
- Bill Grant as Prison Body Builder
- Ron Vernan as Prison Cheerleader
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Paul Sorvino as Warden Nicholas F. Castle
Also Starring in Off the Wall
· 45 more- Rosanna Arquette Pam Smith
- Monte Markham Gov. Paul Smith
- Russell Johnson Mr. Whitby
- Eugene Jackson Old Black Man
- Garry Goodrow Happy Prisoner
- Al Leong Mt. Joy Cheerleader
- Archie Hahn Tank Driver
- Professor Toru Tanaka Banzai Wrestler #1
- Ralph Wilcox Johnny Hammer
- Patrick Cassidy Randy Whitby
- Biff Manard Colonel Fry
- Charlie Brill Machine Shop Foreman
- David McCharen Birdman
- Mickey Morton Prisoner / Mess Hall Cook
- Howard Storm Ludwig the Tailor
- Marcy Goldman Irate Citizen No. 1
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- Patrick Collins Hunchback
- Jenny Neumann Linda
- Jed Mills Hunchback No. 2
- Bob Terhune Redneck Cop
- Richard Marion Flavius Cornblum
- Woody Eney Bailiff
- W.T. Zacha Mean Prisoner
- Steve Perry Referee
- Billy Hufsey Rico Santiago
- Jeana Keough Mrs. Buck Banner
- Robert Hirschfeld Guard No. 1
- Stu Gilliam Lester Poindexter
- Mickey Gilley Buck Banner
- Roselyn Royce Buxom Blonde
- Sparky Watt Judge
- Sid Grossfeld Visiting Area Guard
- Leonard D'John Maria Prisoner
- Shinko Isobe Mt. Joy Cheerleader
- Dick Chudnow Wally Miskowitz
- John E. Bristol Rene La Flerg
- Sally Clotworthy Bird Woman
- Brianne Leary Jenny
- Howard Burkons Junior Pierson
- Kyôko Fuji Mt. Joy Cheerleader
- Steve Gribin Governor's Aide
- Jack Heiter Guard Kane
- Michael Ingber Prisoner No. 5
- Rex Knowles Machine Shop Messenger
- Ed Nakamoto Banzai Wrestler No. 2
More from Rick Friedberg
More films directed by Rick Friedberg, best-rated first: Spy Hard, Leslie Nielsen’s Stupid Little Golf Video, Leslie Nielsen’s Bad Golf My Way and Leslie Nielsen’s Bad Golf Made Easier.
Off the Wall Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Porquis 13” and “Canyon Prison”.
- Also known as
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- Porquis 13
- Canyon Prison
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Movies Like Off the Wall
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Escape from Women’s Prison, Out of It and Lust for Freedom.
Off the Wall FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Off the Wall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Off the Wall?
Off the Wall runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Off the Wall released?
Off the Wall was released on July 1, 1983.
Who directed Off the Wall?
Off the Wall was directed by Rick Friedberg.
More films by Rick Friedberg Who is in the cast of Off the Wall?
Off the Wall stars Lewis Arquette as Prison Chaplin, Bill Grant as Prison Body Builder and Ron Vernan as Prison Cheerleader, among 49 credited actors.
Does Off the Wall have a post-credit scene?
No. Off the Wall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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