Packin’ It In (1983): Cast
Packin’ It In is a 1983 comedy drama directed by Jud Taylor, starring Molly Ringwald as Melissa Webber, Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- EMI Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Packin’ It In About?
The premise of Packin’ It In without spoilers.
Valley‑girl Molly Ringwald’s Webber family swaps the LA scene for a remote Oregon mountain community hoping for a wholesome life. They mock the neighbors who left the city, but soon see the same flaws and follow them. Their new home is isolated—odd neighbors, a distant store, and a house lacking basic comforts—leaving them to wonder how long before they pack it in again.
Packin’ It In Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- oregon
- wilderness
- family relationships
- children
- nature
- survival
Packin’ It In Cast & Characters
Molly Ringwald leads the cast as Melissa Webber, with Richard Benjamin as Gary Webber and Paula Prentiss as Dianne Webber. Directed by Jud Taylor; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jud Taylor
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Molly Ringwald as Melissa Webber -
Richard Benjamin as Gary Webber -
Paula Prentiss as Dianne Webber -
Kenneth McMillan as Howard Estep
Also Starring in Packin’ It In
· 13 more- Phil Proctor Cliff
- Susan Ruttan Mrs. Estep
- Tony Roberts Charlie Baumgarten
- Walter Marsh Dr. Langendorf
- Ivan Bonar Gas Station Attendant
- Andrea Marcovicci Rita Baumgarten
- Mari Gorman Brooklyn Mary
- David Hollander Jay Webber
- Sam Whipple Zack Estep
- Edward Heeley National Guardsman
- Laura Bruneau Claire Baumgarten
- Clinton Dean Johnny Crud
- Paddy White Old Man
More from Jud Taylor
More films directed by Jud Taylor: Clover, A Holiday to Remember, Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story and In My Daughter’s Name.
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Packin’ It In FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Packin’ It In, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Packin’ It In?
Packin’ It In runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Packin’ It In released?
Packin’ It In was released on February 7, 1983.
Who directed Packin’ It In?
Packin’ It In was directed by Jud Taylor.
More films by Jud Taylor Who is in the cast of Packin’ It In?
Packin’ It In stars Molly Ringwald as Melissa Webber, Richard Benjamin as Gary Webber and Paula Prentiss as Dianne Webber, among 17 credited actors.
Does Packin’ It In have a post-credit scene?
No. Packin’ It In has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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