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The only in-flight movie where your seatbelt isn't the only thing that needs fastening.
TMDB
90

Taking Off (1984)

80s sleazecamp disasterzero budget charm

Overview

Stewardess Ming and her frisky cohorts do their best to put their passengers at ease and make the friendly skies even friendlier! Buckle your sex-belts and bring your libido to its full, upright position, because you are about to fly straight into some mile-high action!

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Content warning
sexual liberationhospitality industry exploitationfantasy vs. reality

Standout Aspects

Costume

Stewardess uniforms that defy physics and dignity.

Production

Airplane set built by someone who's never seen a plane.

Best for:Solo: Late night irony viewing with zero expectations.·Friends: Drunk group roast session required.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Extensive softcore content with enthusiastic 80s hair.
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Director

Leonard Kirtman

ReleasedJan 1, 1984
Runtime1h 18m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
International Ventures

Top Cast

Kristara Barrington

Kristara Barrington

Ming

Desiree Lane

Desiree Lane

Shelley

Beverly Bliss

Beverly Bliss

Waitress

Crystal Breeze

Crystal Breeze

Rachel

Dan T. Mann

Dan T. Mann

Frank the Bartender

Nick Niter

Nick Niter

Stu Graves

Francois Papillon

Francois Papillon

French Passenger

Steve Powers

Steve Powers

Andy Schiller

Jay Serling

Jay Serling

Dave

Shone Taylor

Shone Taylor

Jack Kirby

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Leonard Kirtman used at least six pseudonyms including 'Leon Gucci' and 'John Kirkland' across his 100+ adult films.

Cultural

This film rode the wave of 'stewardess fantasy' films post-Airplane! (1980), stripping away the satire to deliver pure exploitation.

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