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American Flyers (1985)
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Sports physician Marcus persuades his unstable brother David to come with him and train for a bicycle race across the Rocky Mountains... See full summary » Director:John BadhamWriter:Steve Tesich |
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| Kevin Costner | ... |
Marcus Sommers
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David Marshall Grant | ... |
David
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| Rae Dawn Chong | ... |
Sarah
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| Alexandra Paul | ... |
Becky
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Janice Rule | ... |
Mrs. Sommers
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| Luca Bercovici | ... |
Muzzin
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| Robert Townsend | ... |
Jerome
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| John Amos | ... |
Dr. Conrad
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Doi Johnson | ... |
Randolph
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John Garber | ... |
Belov
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| Jennifer Grey | ... |
Leslie
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James Terry | ... |
Hitchhiker
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Jessica Nelson | ... |
Hitchhiker
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Tom Lawrence | ... |
Timekeeper
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Brian Drebber | ... |
Race Announcer
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Sports physician Marcus persuades his unstable brother David to come with him and train for a bicycle race across the Rocky Mountains. He doesn't tell him that he has a cerebral tumor. While David powerfully heads for the victory, Marcus has to realize that the contest is now beyond his capabilities. / Features great views of the Rockies and an insight in the tactics of bicycle races. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
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They're four one-of-a-kind people taking a chance...and going after a dream that will change their lives forever. [Theatrical] See more »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Americki letaci See more »Box Office
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$1,400,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Jerome: You sounded half-human.
Muzzin: I am half-human.
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Written by John Fogerty
Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival See more »
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Trivia
At the end of the 3rd stage of the Hell of the West race when David needs to beat the second rider by 11 seconds, Marcus stops his stopwatch at 11.34 seconds. If you read 11.34 upside-down, it reads hEll - the first word in the name of the race. See more »Goofs
Continuity: David is in his room watching the Kung-Fu movie and has the remote in his right hand on his chest. When Marcus enters the room, David has the remote in his left hand by his side but in the next shot it is back on his chest in his right hand. See more »Quotes
Muzzin: [Muzzin tells Sarah that he hopes Marcus is okay, then notices Jerome looking at him funny] What?Jerome: You sounded half-human.
Muzzin: I am half-human.
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"Bad Moon Rising"Written by John Fogerty
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