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Rad (1986)

PG 91 min  -  Drama
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The story of one young man, Cru Jones, who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack.

Director:

Hal Needham

Writers:

Sam Bernard, Geoffrey Edwards

Stars:

Bart Conner, Lori Loughlin and Bill Allen
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Allen Bill Allen ...
Cru
Lori Loughlin ...
Christian
Talia Shire ...
Mrs. Jones
Ray Walston ...
Burton Timmer
Alfie Wise Alfie Wise ...
Eliott Dole
Jack Weston ...
Duke Best
Bart Conner Bart Conner ...
Bart Taylor
Marta Kober Marta Kober ...
Becky
Jamie Clarke Jamie Clarke ...
Luke
Laura Jacoby Laura Jacoby ...
Wesley Jones
H.B. Haggerty ...
Sgt. Smith
Chad Hayes Chad Hayes ...
Rex Reynolds
Carey Hayes Carey Hayes ...
Rod Reynolds
Kellie McQuiggin Kellie McQuiggin ...
Foxy
Beverley Hendry Beverley Hendry ...
Tiger (as Beverly Hendry)
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Storyline

The story of Cru Jones, a young man who can overcome all obstacles that prevent him from participating in the BMX race "Helltrack." As he works towards his dream, Cru falls in love with Christian, an amateur racer. With the help of Christian and her friends, can Cru's "Rad Racing Team" defeat the top BMX factory rider, Bart Taylor ? Written by Josh Petras <petras@andrew.cmu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

BMX | Face Slap | Knocked Off A Bicycle | Drinking | Lumberyard  | See more »

Taglines:

Gettin ready to break the ice, feels like time is standin still. And you ride for your heart, ready to take another spill. See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

BMX Helldrivers See more »

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$408,980 (USA) (23 March 1986) (286 Screens)

Gross:

$2,015,882 (USA) (6 April 1986)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

TaliaFilm II Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: Cru and Luke aren't supposed to be in the first qualifying race, but they are visible at the first turn. See more »

Quotes

Burton Timmer: [after being hit by a newspaper thrown by Cru and spilling his coffee] This world would be a lot better off without kids!
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Connections

Referenced in "Tosh.0: Bed Intruder (#3.1)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Break the Ice"
Performed by John Farnham
Written by Sue Shifrin (as S. Shifrin) & Bob Marlette (as B. Marlette)
Produced by Bob Marlette (as B. Marlette) & David J. Holman (as D. Holman)
Executive Producer Rick Riccobono (as R. Riccobono) See more »