Off and Running

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Off and Running
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UK theatrical release poster
Directed byEdward Bianchi
Written byMitch Glazer
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CinematographyAndrzej Bartkowiak
Edited byRick Shaine
Music byMason Daring
Aaron Russo Entertainment
Distributed byOrion Pictures
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Running time
86 minutes
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Off and Running is a 1991 American comedy mystery film directed by Ed Bianchi, written by Mitch Glazer, and starring Cyndi Lauper and David Keith.[1] Orion Pictures originally had plans to give this movie a wide release, but due to the company's financial problems at the time, the movie went straight to video in the United States. It was, however, released in theaters in the United Kingdom on June 12, 1992 by Rank Film Distributors.[2]

Plot

Lauper stars as a beautiful mermaid-themed lounge singer and actress who gets involved with a caring but troubled man (played by Jose Perez). Because of his involvement with horse racing and breeding (and consequent mafia ties), the man is murdered in front of her, and she goes on the lam to escape his killers. On the way, she takes on the company of a professional golfer and a rebellious pre-teen boy, and together they attempt to unravel the mystery behind her slain lover's past.

Cast

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Release

The film was not widely distributed and coasted into notability mainly because of Lauper's involvement. It is generally available on VHS for less than a dollar.[citation needed] The film fared far better in other countries where Lauper's popularity has sustained.

In Germany and Japan it was released under the title Moon Over Miami.

Reception

Film critic Derek Elley from Variety gave it a negative review writing: A lame meld of comedy, thriller and romance, “Off and Running” doesn’t make it far out of the starting blocks.... With her pretzel voice and offbeat looks, Lauper still shows evidence of being a passable screwball thesp given a decent script and director, but she gets neither here.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Off and Running | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  2. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Elley, Derek (June 16, 1992). "Off and Running".