“Michael” and the Tension of Lacking Tension
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Out on a Limb (1992)
While heading to the town where his sister, Marci, lives, big-city banker Bill Campbell is robbed by a woman who takes everything he has, including his clothes and a business document worth millions of dollars. Bill eventually reunites with Marci, who is in a tizzy because she thinks their stepfather has been killed. While trying to determine if his sister is right, Bill must also get back his valuable paperwork.
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While heading to the town where his sister, Marci, lives, big-city banker Bill Campbell is robbed by a woman who takes everything he has, including his clothes and a business document worth millions of dollars. Bill eventually reunites with Marci, who is in a tizzy because she thinks their stepfather has been killed. While trying to determine if his sister is right, Bill must also get back his valuable paperwork.
Rating:PG
Genre:Comedy
Written By:Daniel Goldin, Joshua Goldin
In Theaters:9/4/1992
Box Office:$1,700,000
Runtime:82 minutes
Studio:Universal Pictures
Cast
Francis Veber
Director
Matthew Broderick
Bill Campbell
Jeffrey Jones
Matt Skearns / Peter Van Der Haven
Heidi Kling
Sally
John C. Reilly
Jim Jr.
Marian Mercer
Ann Campbell Van Der Haven
Larry Hankin
Officer Darren
David Margulies
Mr. Buchenwald
Courtney Peldon
Marci Campbell
Michael Monks
Jim Sr.
Andrew Benne
Officer Larry
Mickey Jones
Virgil
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