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Out of the Blue and Into the Black (1987): Cast

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Out of the Blue and Into the Black is a 1987 documentary directed by Paul Joyce, starring Peter Bogdanovich, Dennis Hopper and Monte Hellman. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Out of the Blue and Into the Black (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Paul Joyce
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Out of the Blue and Into the Black About?

The premise of Out of the Blue and Into the Black without spoilers.

The documentary examines how the success of Easy Rider opened the door for a new wave of low‑budget, artist‑driven features, tracing the development of American independent cinema through the 1970s and beyond. It features interviews with Peter Bogdanovich, Dennis Hopper, Monte Hellman and Roger Corman, offering their perspectives on the era.

Out of the Blue and Into the Black Themes & Keywords

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  • 1960s
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  • reference to peter bogdanovich
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  • hollywood
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Cast & crew

Out of the Blue and Into the Black Cast

Peter Bogdanovich leads the cast, with Dennis Hopper and Monte Hellman. Directed by Paul Joyce; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Paul Joyce

More films directed by Paul Joyce: Barbarella Forever, Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut, Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils and 2001: The Making of a Myth.

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Out of the Blue and Into the Black FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Out of the Blue and Into the Black, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Out of the Blue and Into the Black?

Out of the Blue and Into the Black runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Out of the Blue and Into the Black released?

Out of the Blue and Into the Black was released on January 30, 1987.

Who directed Out of the Blue and Into the Black?

Out of the Blue and Into the Black was directed by Paul Joyce.

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Who is in the cast of Out of the Blue and Into the Black?

Out of the Blue and Into the Black stars Peter Bogdanovich, Dennis Hopper and Monte Hellman, among 5 credited actors.

Does Out of the Blue and Into the Black have a post-credit scene?

No. Out of the Blue and Into the Black has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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