Moving Target (TV 1988)

A teenage musician goes on the run from killers and the police when he returns home to find his home empty and his family gone.

Director:

Chris Thomson

Writers:

Andy Tennant (story), Ed Hunsaker (story),

Stars:

Jason Bateman, John Glover, Jack Wagner

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Bateman	...	Toby Kellogg
John Glover	...	Dobbins
Jack Wagner	...	Tim Sutcliff - Scott Syndicate
Chynna Phillips	...	Megan Lawrence
Donna Mitchell	...	Sarah Kellogg
Claude Brooks	...	David
Bernie Coulson	...	Jeff Ackley
Richard Dysart	...	Arthur Cambridge
Tom Skerritt	...	Joseph Kellogg
William Lanteau	...	Mr. Bauman
Robert Downey Sr.	...	Weinberg
Tom Fridley	...	Darrin
Arnold F. Turner	...	Suggs (as Arnold Turner)
Javier Grajeda	...	Lopez
Aimee Brooks	...	Jody Kellogg

Storyline

Toby Kellogg is an aspiring musician, who's sent off to music school over the summer. Not wishing to stay away from his band and potential girlfriend, he slips away late one night, where soon after police storm his sleeping dorm in looking for him. He returns home, expecting further grief from his folks and disappointment from his kid brother David, only to find his family is nowhere to be found, in fact house is completely devoid of all it's contents...in-short abandoned. He isn't aware that his father stumbled across a mafia conspiracy and has been spirited away along with his wife and son, by witness protection program. But none of that matters know since an ace assassin has just gunned down his closest friend in mistaken identity and is now back to correct his goof.

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Plot Keywords:

police | band | murder | summer camp | dead boy | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 February 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Minuten der Angst

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bateman Company Productions, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, Lewis B. Chesler Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 90 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

So you come home from school and your parents have moved...

This is one summer camp musical that starts off like a teen comedy but begins to take some turns unexpectedly. Jason Bateman is well cast as a typical young teen kid from a middle class family. He is an adequate musician and he has plenty of friends.

His experiences at summer camp give us an insight into his musical weaknesses and his talent for finding trouble. His life takes a major change just as he is beginning to find some fame as a maybe rock star.

Action begins when the story is only into its first 15 minutes and the audience is taken for an adventurous ride. There is no bad language or nudity. This one is family safe. It is a little scary at times and there are some fine stunts with cars and people. It all looks top notch.

Jason at times reminded me of someone when he smiled or turned his head a certain way during the movie. It took me awhile to recognize who it was he resembled. If anyone is familiar with the smile of Joe Dallesandro during his youthful days, that is the same smile we see on Jason here.

I bought this one at Big Lots for $3. It seems to be part of a big closeout special from M-G-M. Highly recommended at any price.

If you like this I also recommend Emil and the Detectives if you can find it.

Tom Willett