On Time

Through the streets and boroughs of New York, Jimmy, a bicycle messenger from the Albatross Courier Company is out to deliver a package "on time". Braving the perilous city streets there's nothing Jimmy can't handle...or is there? This 1987 comedy classic short shown worldwide marked the debut of Director/Screenwriter Ari Taub and captured the spirit of low-budget filmmaking in New York City.

Cast

Hy Anzell

as Pop

Robert Bland

as Jimmy

Tony Didio Jr.

as Cop

Joe Manuella

as Client

Janice Nichol

as Woman hailing taxi

Dennis Paladino

as Boss

Larry Romano

as Fed Ex Driver

Stanley Taub

as Turnstile jumper/Hotdog vendor

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