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Writer:
Steve Tesich (writer)
Release Date:
16 August 1985 (USA)
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Tagline:
Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself. [Video] more
Plot:
Sports physician Marcus persuades his unstable brother David to come with him and train for a bicycle race across the Rocky Mountains...
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kevin Costner | ... | Marcus Sommers |
 | David Marshall Grant | ... | David (as David Grant) |
 | Rae Dawn Chong | ... | Sarah |
 | Alexandra Paul | ... | Becky |
| Janice Rule | ... | Mrs. Sommers |
 | Luca Bercovici | ... | Muzzin |
 | Robert Townsend | ... | Jerome |
| John Amos | ... | Dr. Conrad |
| Doi Johnson | ... | Randolph |
| John Garber | ... | Belov |
 | Jennifer Grey | ... | Leslie |
| James Terry | ... | Hitchhiker |
| Jessica Nelson | ... | Hitchhiker |
| Tom Lawrence | ... | Timekeeper |
| Brian Drebber | ... | Race Announcer |
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Runtime:
113 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.20 : 1 more
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
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Muzzin's nickname is "The Cannibal". "The Cannibal" was also the nickname of the real life five-time Tour De France champion 'Eddie Merckx' who also appears in the film.
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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.
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Soundtrack:
Bad Moon Rising
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One of a few 80s movies that really touched me. The storyline is talented, deep, rich and really has me thinking about the most important things in life. Its one of my favorite DVD collection to date. American flyers is top-notch!