Limit Up
A comedy about a trader who gets angelic market tips.
Limit Up is a 1989 comedy film directed by Richard Martini and produced by Jonathan D. Krane. It stars Nancy Allen as a Chicago commodities trader and features scenes at the Chicago Board of Trade and Wrigley Field. The cast includes Rance Howard, Dean Stockwell, Ray Charles, Danitra Vance, Brad Hall, and a cameo by Sally Kellerman.
Quick Facts
- Writer
- Richard Martini; Luana Anders
- Director
- Richard Martini
- Producer
- Jonathan D. Krane
- Starring
- Nancy Allen
- Dean Stockwell
- Brad Hall
- Danitra Vance
- Ray Charles
- Studio
- Management Company Entertainment Group
- Distributor
- Virgin Films
- Editing
- Sonny Baskin
- Music
- John Tesh
Facts from the source article.
Plot
Casey Falls works as a runner for ruthless broker Peter Oak, who dismisses her ambition to become a trader. After a spirit named Nike gives her profitable tips, she makes millions for traders Marty Callahan and Chuck Feeney. Marty, in love with Casey, helps her become a licensed trader. Nike then turns devilish, urging Casey to monopolize world markets and wreck the global economy. Casey rebels with help from Marty and a street musician named Julius.
Critical response
Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B+, praising its cast, script, and direction, and calling Nancy Allen particularly delightful. TV Guide noted the film made commodity-market scenes comprehensible for laymen. The St. Paul Pioneer Press welcomed its message of workplace equality. The Chicago Tribune found its spunk grating due to a lack of original ideas. Roger Ebert described it as witless and lame-brained.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Limit Up released?
Limit Up was released on 3 November 1989.
Who composed the music for Limit Up?
The music for Limit Up was composed by John Tesh.
Who wrote Limit Up?
Limit Up was written by Richard Martini and Luana Anders.
How long is Limit Up?
Limit Up has a running time of 100 minutes.
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