Synopsis
A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.
Movie Information
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Writers
- Geoffrey Edwards, Sam Bernard
- Release Year
- 1986
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Family, Romance
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (115 votes)
Top Cast
Bill Allen
Cru
Lori Loughlin
Christian
Talia Shire
Mrs. Jones
Ray Walston
Burton Timmer
Alfie Wise
Eliott Dole
Jack Weston
Duke Best
Laura Jacoby
Wesley Jones
H.B. Haggerty
Sgt. Smith
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