A Hollywood agent finds himself in debt to a powerful bookie. To make a fast buck, he creates a team of exceptionally talented skateboarders and enters them in a downhill race. If they win, they will get $20,000.
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Cast
| Allen Garfield | ... |
Manny Bloom
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| Kathleen Lloyd | ... |
Millicent Broderick
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| Leif Garrett | ... |
Brad Harris
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Richard Van der Wyk | ... |
Jason Maddox
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| Tony Alva | ... |
Tony Bluetile
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Steve Monahan | ... |
Peter Steffens
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David Hyde | ... |
Dennis
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| Ellen O'Neal | ... |
Jenny Bradshaw
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Pam Kenneally | ... |
Randi
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| Antony Carbone | ... |
Sol
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Sylvester Words | ... |
Sol's Henchman
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| Gordon Jump | ... |
Mr. Harris
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| Patricia Hitchcock | ... |
Mrs. Harris
(as Pat Hitchcock)
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| Orson Bean | ... |
Self
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Joe Bratcher | ... |
Vito
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Harvey Levine | ... |
U.E.O. Clerk
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| Thelma Pelish | ... |
Woman in Motel
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John Fox | ... |
Charlie Martin
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Damon Douglas | ... |
Scott
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Marilyn Roberts | ... |
Waitress
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David Carlile | ... |
Palmdale Announcer
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| Chuck Niles | ... |
Race Announcer
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Raymond Kark | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
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| Owen Bush | ... |
Sign Painter
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Eugene Elman | ... |
Maitre d'
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Randy Clark | ... |
Official
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| Denise DuBarry | ... |
Official
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Jean Markell | ... |
Official
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Tom Padaca | ... |
Official
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Phil Settle | ... |
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| Sondra Theodore | ... |
Official
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Marylou York | ... |
Official
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Sabina Weber | ... |
Official
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Carol McGinnis | ... |
Script Girl
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Valerie Rae Clark | ... |
Miss Downhill Invitational
(as Valerie Clark)
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| Jay Adams | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Jimmy Allard | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Ellen Berryman | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Bob Biniak | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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| Rene Carrasco | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Steve Cathy | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
(as Steve Cathey)
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| Craig Chaquico | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Paul Constantineau | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Russ Gosnell | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Clyde Grimes | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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| David Hackett | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
(as Dave Hackett)
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Curtis Hasselgrave | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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John Hughes | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Tom Inouye | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Bob Jarvis | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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| Shogo Kubo | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
(as Shogu Kubo)
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Brad Logan | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Bruce Logan | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Robin Logan | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Bob Madrigal | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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| Chad McQueen | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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| Jim Muir | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Ed Nadalin | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Layne Oaks | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Bob Piercy | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Andy Pryciak | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Edie Robertson | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Tom Sims | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Lance Smith | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Laura Thornhill | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Danny Trailer | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
(as Dan Trailer)
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Mike Williams | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Rebecca Williams | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Chris Yandell | ... |
Competition Skateboarder
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Maureen LaVette | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Gage | ||
Written by
| Dick Wolf | ... | (screenplay) (as Richard A. Wolf) and |
| George Gage | ... | (screenplay) |
| Dick Wolf | ... | (story) (as Richard A. Wolf) |
Produced by
| Harry N. Blum | ... | producer |
| Susan Cohen | ... | associate producer |
| Roger Richman | ... | assistant producer |
| Tiger Warren | ... | associate producer (as W.S. Tiger Warren) |
| Dick Wolf | ... | producer (as Richard A. Wolf) |
Music by
| Mark Snow | ||
Cinematography by
| Ross Kelsay | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Robert Angus | ||
Editorial Department
| Joe Fineman | ... | post-production |
Casting By
| Trudy Booth | ||
Costume Design by
| Elizabeth Gage | ||
Production Management
| Lori Imbler | ... | production supervisor |
| John Zane | ... | production manager |
| Charles Clement | ... | post production operations head (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Siegel | ... | second assistant director |
Sound Department
| Galen Handy | ... | sound |
| Roger Heman Jr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
| John Leveque | ... | sound effects editor |
Stunts
| George Giordano | ... | stunts |
| Hubie Kerns Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Reid Rondell | ... | stunts |
| Cha Cha Sandoval-McMahon | ... | stunts (as Tanya Russell) |
| Thomas Robinson Harper | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Barry Shapiro | ... | still photographer |
| Joseph D. Steuben | ... | photographer: second unit (as Joe Steuben) |
| Doug Wood | ... | grip |
| Bill Pecchi | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
| Lee Redmond | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Bettie Biery | ... | music editor |
| Suzanne Blum | ... | music consultant |
| Marshall Leib | ... | music consultant |
| Rocky Moriana | ... | music editor |
Additional Crew
| Rich Maydock | ... | production assistant |
| Susan Scranton | ... | production assistant (as Susan Scranton Wolf) |
| Sharon Thurgood | ... | studio teacher (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Cynthia Bowman | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Mickey Crofford | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Sheridan Wolf Eldridge | ... | the producers wish to thank (as Sheridan Eldridge) |
| Howard Fabrick | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Leon Gaer | ... | thanks |
| The Gregg Allman Band | ... | acknowledgment (as The Greg Allman Band) |
| Nani Yee Grenell | ... | the producers wish to thank: team logos |
| Ricky Hirsch | ... | thanks |
| John Leslie Hug | ... | thanks |
| Stephen Kadish | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Henry H. Kyle | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Neil Larsen | ... | thanks |
| Chet McCracken | ... | thanks |
| Larry Muhoberac | ... | thanks |
| Lynn Parrot | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Bill Pecchi | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Richard Richardson | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Clark Spangler | ... | thanks |
| Jefferson Starship | ... | thanks (as The Jefferson Starship) |
| Doug Wood | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Scandinavian Film & Marketing (SFM) (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Televersal (1978) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Sofilmes (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Leon Films (1981) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Scorpion Releasing (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Supreme Film (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Esselte Video (1981) (Sweden) (video)
- Factory 25 (2023) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Imperial Pictures (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Roadshow Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video)
- Vista Home Video (I) (1987) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Arizona Motion Picture Department (the producers wish to thank)
- Clairmont Engle (the producers wish to thank)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Itasca Division of Winnebago Industries (the producers wish to thank)
- Krueger Aviation (the producers wish to thank)
- Nissan Motor Company (the producers wish to thank)
- Pro Am Skateboard Racing Association (technical skateboarding assistance and services)
- Production Systems Inc. (location equipment by)
- Stark Entertainment (the producers wish to thank: services)
- The City of Burbank (the producers wish to thank)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Leif Garrett did all but one of his own stunts. See more » |
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