Off Limits_
"Being a cop is tough. But in Saigon, 1968, being a cop is crazy."
McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are plain clothes U.S. military policemen on duty in war-time Saigon. However, their job becomes even harder when they start investigating the serial killings of local prostitutes. Their prime suspect is high ranking U.S. Army officer which brings their lives in danger.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Off Limits earned $7.2M against a $12.0M budget.
Year context
Off Limits was released 38 years ago in 1988.
CAST (13)
Willem Dafoe
Buck McGriff
Gregory Hines
Albaby Perkins
Fred Ward
Dix
Amanda Pays
Nicole
Scott Glenn
Colonel Dexter Armstrong
Keith David
Maurice
David Alan Grier
Rogers
Lim Kay Tong
Lime Green
Raymond O'Connor
Elgin Flowers
Richard Brooks
Preacher
Thuy An Luu
Lanh
Wasan Uttamayothin
Rogersan
Kenneth Siao Wai-Keung
Plowboy
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$12.0M
Budget
$7.2M
Revenue
-40%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (63 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$12,000,000
Box Office
$7,242,035
Profit
$-4,757,965
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Off Limits about?
McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are plain clothes U.S. military policemen on duty in war-time Saigon. However, their job becomes even harder when they start investigating the serial killings of local prostitutes. Their prime suspect is high ranking U.S. Army officer which brings their lives in danger.
How long is Off Limits?
Off Limits has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who directed Off Limits?
Off Limits was directed by Christopher Crowe.
Who stars in Off Limits?
The cast of Off Limits includes Willem Dafoe, Gregory Hines, Fred Ward, Amanda Pays, Scott Glenn.
How much did Off Limits make at the box office?
Off Limits earned $7,242,035 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $12,000,000.
What is the rating of Off Limits?
Off Limits has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 63 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (5)
Action
Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
KEYWORDS (4)
helicopter
undercover
racism
prostitution