Out on a Limb

Out on a Limb

He's got 24 hours to find his missing wallet with a phone number worth a hundred million dollars. There's only one place he hasn't looked...

PG 1992 · 82 min · ★ 5.2 · Comedy

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.

Directed by Francis Veber · Written by Daniel Goldin

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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
Nancy Lenehan Miss Clayton

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