Taking Off(1971)
"Taking Off" is about people. People like your neighbor. People like the family down the street. People like yourself.
Taking Off Synopsis
Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
Taking Off (1971) is a music, comedy and drama film directed by Miloš Forman, released on March 28, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel and Tony Harvey. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 110 ratings.
- Director:
- Miloš Forman
- Writers:
- Miloš Forman, John Guare, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Producers:
- Alfred W. Crown
- Cinematographer:
- Miroslav Ondříček
- Production:
- Crown-Hausman, Renn Productions, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Taking Off (1971) Trailer
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Taking Off Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lynn Carlin
as Lynn Tyne
Buck Henry
as Larry Tyne
Georgia Engel
as Margot
Tony Harvey
as Tony
Audra Lindley
as Ann Lockston
Paul Benedict
as Ben Lockston
Vincent Schiavelli
as Schiavelli
- David Gittler
David Gittler
as Jamie
Ike Turner
as Self
Tina Turner
as Self
- Linnea Heacock
Linnea Heacock
as Jeannie Tyne
- Rae Allen
Rae Allen
as Mrs. Divito
Key crew
Directed by Miloš Forman, written by Miloš Forman, John Guare and Jean-Claude Carrière, produced by Alfred W. Crown.
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Taking Off Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 110 ratings.
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Taking Off – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Taking Off?
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The main cast of Taking Off (1971) includes Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel, Tony Harvey and Audra Lindley. The film was directed by Miloš Forman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Taking Off released?
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Taking Off was released on March 28, 1971 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Taking Off worth watching?
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Taking Off (1971) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 110 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Taking Off?
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