Off Limits
Off Limits

Off Limits

1988Movie102 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users58%
Director: Emilio EstévezGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A British soldier serving in West Berlin during the Cold War is framed for murder and must clear his name while evading both the East German secret police and his own superiors. As he delves deeper into the conspiracy, he uncovers a dark secret that could have far-reaching consequences.

Critical Reception

Off Limits received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its action sequences and tense atmosphere but criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. It found a modest audience upon release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful Cold War setting and action.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of character depth.
  • Seen as a competent, if unremarkable, thriller.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining, albeit standard, action thriller. Some appreciated the Cold War espionage elements, while others felt the storyline was too predictable and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Berlin, offering a glimpse into the divided city during the final years of the Cold War.

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John Chard

John Chard

Murder mystery with a sweaty backdrop. Off Limits (AKA: Saigon) is the missing Vietnam film, a film I feel not many have actually seen since I never see it mentioned on the message boards out there in net land. While I have certainly nev...