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Take Off (1978)

January 1, 1978 (US) Comedy, Fantasy, Horror • 103m

Overview

Linda sneaks into a manor house, discovering a mysterious stag film from the 1920s; after returning to a party, she is soon approached by suave and dashing Darrin Blue, who invites her on a drive and begins to share his incredible life story, from encounters with gangster molls in the 30s through to hippie freak outs in the 60s. But what is Darrin’s secret to remaining eternally youthful?

Director

Armand Weston

Top Billed

Wade Nichols

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Top Billed Cast

Wade Nichols
Wade Nichols

Darrin Blue

Georgina Spelvin
Georgina Spelvin

Henrietta Wilde ("1920's")

Lesllie Bovee
Lesllie Bovee

Linda ("1970's")

Annette Haven
Annette Haven

Virginia Slimms ("1940's")

George Spencer
George Spencer

Max ("1920's")

Rayman Sharque
Rayman Sharque

John Dillinger ("1930's")

Brigette Lynne
Brigette Lynne

Jean Harlot ("1930's")

Dick Carballo
Dick Carballo

Whitey ("1930's")

Clea Carson
Clea Carson

Faye ("1930's")

Bill Nunnery
Bill Nunnery

Louie ("1940's")

Ursula Austin
Ursula Austin

Teenager ("1940's")

W.P. Dremak
W.P. Dremak

SS Captain ("1920's")

Erick Lueders
Erick Lueders

SS Lieutenant ("1940's")

Alexis Del Lago
Alexis Del Lago

SS Major ("1940's")

Holly Woodlawn
Holly Woodlawn

Lounge Singer ("1940's")

Susaye London
Susaye London

Dottie ("1940's")

Peter Andrews
Peter Andrews

Frankie ("1950's")

Michael Thorpe
Michael Thorpe

Ringo ("1950's")

Peter Scolari
Peter Scolari

Kookie ("1950's")

Greg Hart
Greg Hart

Mickey ("1950's")

Michael Ronds
Michael Ronds

Jelkie ("1950's")

Patty Boyd
Patty Boyd

Jane ("1960's")

Bethanna
Bethanna

Sunshine ("1960's")

Gloria Todd
Gloria Todd

Angela ("1960's")

David Christopher
David Christopher

Free ("1960's")

Cami Graham
Cami Graham

Mother ("1960's")

Ken Burns
Ken Burns

Father ("1960's")

Eric Edwards
Eric Edwards

Roy ("1970's")

D. Francesco
D. Francesco

Poet ("1970's")

Sheila Devlin
Sheila Devlin

Dolly Martin ("1970's")

Rick Frank
Rick Frank

Rock Star ("1970's")

Beth Ratzer
Beth Ratzer

Opera Singer ("1970's")

Mel Juffe
Mel Juffe

Truman Coyote ("1970's")

Marcia Minor
Marcia Minor

Two Jug Lady Band ("1970's")

Drinda Lalumia
Drinda Lalumia

Hooker ("1970's")

Nancy Keller
Nancy Keller

Sophisticated Lady ("1970's")

Bruce Long
Bruce Long

Guy at Party ("1970's")

Vanessa del Rio
Vanessa del Rio

Girl by the Pool ("1970's") (uncredited)

Pat Finnegan
Pat Finnegan

Girl Offered Cocaine ("1970's") (uncredited)

Mark Le Beau
Mark Le Beau

Guy in Hammock ("1970's") (uncredited)

Susan Le Beau
Susan Le Beau

Girl in Hammock ("1970's") (uncredited)

Richard Wall
Richard Wall

Pianist ("1940's") (uncredited)

Crew
Sam Lake
Sam Lake

Executive Producer

Robert Sumner
Robert Sumner

Executive Producer

João Fernandes
João Fernandes

Director of Photography

H. Golightly Perlo
H. Golightly Perlo

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Heuna Rynse
Heuna Rynse

Makeup Artist

Alexis Del Lago
Alexis Del Lago

Costume Design



Reviews

Martin Oaks

⭐ 9/10

March 25, 2026

**Decorative Pornography**

In this bold and lysergic 1978 reinterpretation, Anthony Spinelli transports Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" myth to the epicenter of the sexual revolution. The plot follows Darrin Blue (a superb performance by Wade Nichols), a young man of statuesque beauty who, having made a pact with the forces of Vanity, retains his youthful vigor and physical purity while plunging into a spiral of absolute hedonism de… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$125,000

Revenue

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