Gleaming the Cube (1989)

Brian's adopted brother is killed when he discovers that the shop he works in sends weapons to Vietnam instead of medications. To the police it looks like suicide, but Brian knows better so... See full summary »

Director:

Graeme Clifford

Writer:

Michael Tolkin

Stars:

Christian Slater, Steven Bauer, Richard Herd

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christian Slater	...	Brian Kelly
Steven Bauer	...	Al Lucero
Richard Herd	...	Ed Lawndale
Le Tuan	...	Colonel Trac
Min Luong	...	Tina Trac
Art Chudabala	...	Vinh Kelly
Ed Lauter	...	Mr. Kelly
Micole Mercurio	...	Mrs. Kelly
Peter Kwong	...	Bobby Nguyen
Charles Cyphers	...	Harvey McGill
Max Perlich	...	Yabbo
Tony Hawk	...	Buddy
Tommy Guerrero	...	Sam
Christian Jacobs	...	Gremic
Joe Gosha	...	Nick Oliver

Storyline

Brian's adopted brother is killed when he discovers that the shop he works in sends weapons to Vietnam instead of medications. To the police it looks like suicide, but Brian knows better so he skates off to investigate the murder himself.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | police | disillusionment | boy strangling | disneyland | 

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Taglines:

When getting even means risking it all

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Mystery

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 January 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Brother's Justice

Filming Locations:

Anaheim, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$2,777,280 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

David Foster Productions, Gladden Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 105 min (FMC Library Print)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Brian's friends see him on a bike instead of his skateboard, they joke about how he'll be riding around on a scooter next. In The Legend of Billie Jean, Christian Slater played a character whose most prized possession was a scooter.

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Goofs

During the downhill chase scene with the motorcycles, Brian ollies onto the top of the cop car knocking off the lights. In the next shot, the cops look up to the roof of their car and you can still the bottom of the lights, still intact.

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Quotes

Brian Kelly: Do you know what a farm vet does? He helps cows get well so they can live long enough to be turned into Quarter Pounders. It's ridiculous!

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Crazy Credits

Rodney Mullen can be seen doing flatground tricks toward the beginning of the end credits.

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Connections

Referenced in Robot Chicken: Suck It (2006)

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Soundtracks

"SAIGON ANGEL"
Music & Lyrics by La Van Lieh
Performed by The AVT Trid

User Reviews

The best the 80's had to offer

What a sweet movie. This movie just about wraps up the "rad" pop culture of the 1980's, and puts it into one film. The skateboarding is incredible, and it features Tony Hawk who developed into the #1 skater in the world. While this movie might not be realistic, it made me laugh all the way through. The best scene by far involves Tony Hawk and a Pizza Hut truck. Enjoy this movie and remember the 80's.