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Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, Ray Walston, Alfie Wise ... see more see more... , Jack Weston , Bart Conner , Marta Kober , Jamie Clarke , Laura Jacoby , H.B. Haggerty , Kellie McQuiggin , Beverly Hendry , Georgie Collins , Gordon Signer , Bill Berry , Chad Hayes , Maureen Thomas , Martin Aparijo , Bev Wotton , Lori Laughlin

This film's for the BMX bike racers of the world. A small town is out to raise funds by building a BMX racetrack and sponsoring a major race. They sponsor their own small-town hero Cru (Bill Allen) wh... read more read more...o's up against the big-monied sponsor's champion Bart Taylor (played by Olympic gymnast-turned-actor, Bart Thomas). Bart's the bad guy here, who doesn't play by the rules. The film's highlights are found in the stunt-filled race sequences, where the two duel it out on their high-flying two wheelers. ~ Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: Hal Needham

Release Date: March 21, 1986

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  • ileo
    December 27, 2007
    ileo
    I remember this movie! Cheesy, but interesting.
  • eoddirtybirdfan16
    August 14, 2008
    eoddirtybirdfan16
    One of my favorites as a kid. Inspired me to get out and try to learn tricks on my BMX bike. Solidly good story, good music, and action.
  • diana1107
    June 27, 2008
    diana1107
    This movie did get enough deserved recognition....and neither did the leading male actor for that matter.
  • angelkisses32703
    July 14, 2007
    angelkisses32703
    old 80s flick has BECKY from full house when she was a teenager..and sexy hot u must see this if you havent Already..

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May 21, 2003
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