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Director:
Hal Needham
Writers:
Sam Bernard (written by) &
Geoffrey Edwards (written by)
Contact:
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Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
It's going to take a lot more than skill for Cru Jones to conquer the toughest BMX challenge in the world. It's going to take a miracle. more
Plot:
The story of one young man, Cru Jones, who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Where were the oscar nominations for this?? more (55 total)

Cast

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Bill Allen ... Cru

Lori Loughlin ... Christian

Talia Shire ... Mrs. Jones
Ray Walston ... Burton Timmer
Alfie Wise ... Eliott Dole
Jack Weston ... Duke Best
Bart Conner ... Bart Taylor
Marta Kober ... Becky
Jamie Clarke ... Luke
Laura Jacoby ... Wesley Jones
H.B. Haggerty ... Sgt. Smith
Chad Hayes ... Rex Reynolds
Carey Hayes ... Rod Reynolds
Kellie McQuiggin ... Foxy
Beverley Hendry ... Tiger (as Beverly Hendry)
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Iceland:L | USA:PG
Filming Locations:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada more
Company:
TaliaFilm II Productions more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: During the dance scene Lori Loughlin's stunt double is visible numerous times. more
Quotes:
Sergeant Smith: Cru, remember the lumber yard...go balls out. more
Soundtrack:
Riverside more

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7 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
Where were the oscar nominations for this??, 17 April 2003
Author: Roguex999 from Midwest

RAD....wow....17 years after it originally came out and it still remains one of the best films, most definitive films of a generation. Who will ever forget the stellar acting of Bill Allen, the luscious Lori Laughlin (speaking of oscars, where was hers for Casper 2? Huh?), and the amazing Bart Conner as THE Bart Taylor. Sure, a few elements might be a tad dated (They wouldn't call it Helltrack after 9/11, no siree bob!), but it still is just as good as the day it came out. A friend of mine were having a debate on which 80s film would stand the test of time...this or Raiders of the Lost Ark. Time will tell on that one.

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