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A prison break movie where the getaway driver is the one who got you locked up. Chaos.
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Off the Wall (1983)

80s cheeseslapdash caperaccidental criminals

Overview

Comedy

Two young hitchhikers are picked up a speed-crazed young woman, who tears around the countryside. She leaves them to take the blame for her activities, and they find themselves sentenced to six months in prison. The girl, feeling bad about what she did to them, resolves to break them out of the prison

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prisonprison escapepursuit

Standout Aspects

Acting

Paul Sorvino as warden doing maximum camp with minimum script.

Production

Snake Canyon Prison looks suspiciously like a repurposed high school gym.

Best for:Background: Perfect for folding laundry while half-watching 80s nonsense unfold.·Friends: Group roast session required. Bring snacks and low expectations.
R

Director

Rick Friedberg

ReleasedJul 1, 1983
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Jensen Farley Pictures
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Top Cast

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Warden Nicholas F. Castle

Patrick Cassidy

Patrick Cassidy

Randy Whitby

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Pam Smith

Monte Markham

Monte Markham

Gov. Paul Smith

Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

Mr. Whitby

Billy Hufsey

Billy Hufsey

Rico Santiago

Jenny Neumann

Jenny Neumann

Linda

Ralph Wilcox

Ralph Wilcox

Johnny Hammer

Brianne Leary

Brianne Leary

Jenny

Patrick Collins

Patrick Collins

Hunchback

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Rick Friedberg's theatrical debut after TV commercials, and it shows in every rushed montage.

Cultural

Released during peak 'innocent criminals' comedy era—think Stir Crazy lite, with 100% less Richard Pryor and 200% more shoulder pads.

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