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Take Off (1972): Cast

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Take Off is a 1972 short film directed by Gunvor Nelson, starring Ellion Ness. It runs 10 minutes.

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Take Off (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Gunvor Nelson
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Take Off About?

The premise of Take Off without spoilers.

Ellion Ness, a consummate professional stripper, performs her routine, bares herself, and then literally transcends her body. The film delivers a bold political commentary on women's image and the true meaning of stripping, while its intergalactic climax places it firmly in a spirit of joyous humanism and stubborn optimism.

Take Off Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • experimental short
  • feminism
  • dismemberment
  • female full frontal nudity
  • striptease
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Cast & crew

Take Off Cast

Ellion Ness stars in Take Off. Directed by Gunvor Nelson.

From the director

More from Gunvor Nelson

More films directed by Gunvor Nelson: My Name Is Oona and Kirsa Nicholina.

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FAQ

Take Off FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Take Off?

Take Off runs 10 minutes.

When was Take Off released?

Take Off was released on April 3, 1972.

Who directed Take Off?

Take Off was directed by Gunvor Nelson.

More films by Gunvor Nelson

Who is in the cast of Take Off?

Take Off stars Ellion Ness.

Does Take Off have a post-credit scene?

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

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