''Off and Running'' is a 1991 American comedy mystery film starring singer and actress Cyndi Lauper,

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and directed by

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Plot

Lauper stars as a mermaid-themed lounge singer who gets involved with a caring but troubled man played by Jose Perez. Because of his involvement with

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and breeding (and consequent mafia ties), the man is

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in front of her, and she goes on the lam to escape his killers. On the way, she takes on the company of a

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and a rebellious pre-teen boy, and together they attempt to unravel the mystery behind her slain lover's past.

Cast

* Cyndi Lauper as Cyd Morse *

as Jack Cornett *

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as Pompey * David Thornton as Reese * Richard Belzer as Milt Zoloth * José Pérez as J.W. (Woody) Vilela * Anita Morris as Florence *

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as John K. Sasser * Linda Hart as Gina Pompelli * Tracy Roberts as Patti *

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as April *

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as Loree *

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as Norman *Tony Jones as Curtis Valentine *George Richards as Auctioneer *Steven Reibel as Bid Spotter *Mark Harris as Shriner *Daniel L. Tasciotti as Interviewer *Sydney Sandnes as Desk Clerk *Jodi Lyn Wilson as Hostess (as Jodi Wilson) *Gary Snow as Yuppie Father *Nancy Duerr as Yuppie Wife *Jonathan Dreyer as Yuppie Boy *Nelson Oramas as State Trooper *Joshua Spencer as Kid #1 *Kelly Scarberry as Little Girl *Tim Hawkins as Banjo Man *Harold Bergman as Sy *Mary Alvarez as Reporter *Jeff Rosenberg as Rich Playboy

Release

The film was not widely distributed and coasted into notability mainly because of Lauper's involvement. It is generally available on VHS for less than a dollar. The film fared far better in other countries where Lauper's popularity has sustained. In Germany and Japan it was released under the title ''Moon Over Miami''.

External links

* 1991 films 1991 comedy films 1990s comedy mystery films 1990s English-language films American comedy mystery films Films about singers Films directed by Ed Bianchi Films scored by Mason Daring Films shot in Florida Films shot in New York City Films shot in West Virginia Films with screenplays by Mitch Glazer Mafia films Orion Pictures films 1990s American films {{1990s-comedy-film-stub