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Radio Flyer (1992) 6.6
A father recounts a dark period of his childhood when he and his little brother lived in the suburbs. Director:Richard DonnerWriter:David M. Evans |
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Cast
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| Lorraine Bracco | ... |
Mary
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| John Heard | ... |
Daugherty
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| Adam Baldwin | ... |
The King
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| Elijah Wood | ... |
Mike
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| Joseph Mazzello | ... |
Bobby
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| Ben Johnson | ... |
Geronimo Bill
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Sean Baca | ... |
Fisher
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| Robert Munic | ... |
Older Fisher
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| Garette Ratliff Henson | ... |
Chad
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| Thomas Ian Nicholas | ... |
Ferdie
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Noah Verduzco | ... |
Victor Hernandez
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Isaac Ocampo | ... |
Jorge Hernandez
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Kaylan Romero | ... |
Jesus Hernandez
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Abraham Verduzco | ... |
Carlos Hernandez
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| T.J. Evans | ... |
Big Raymond
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A father reminisces about his childhood when he and his younger brother moved to a new town with their mother, her new husband and their dog, Shane. When the younger brother is subjected to physical abuse at the hands of their brutal stepfather, Mike decides to convert their toy trolley, the "Radio Flyer", into a plane to fly him to safety. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>
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Rated PG-13 for theme (child abuse) and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 February 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Força da Ilusão See more »Filming Locations:
Columbia State Historic Park - 22708 Broadway, Columbia, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$4,651,977 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Stonebridge Entertainment See more »
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Older Mike: Did you promise?
[other son nods]
Older Mike: Well, you can't just say, "I promise," then forget about it. "I promise" are the most important words you'll ever say... well almost the most important words you'll ever say.
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Trivia
The train station in Novato, California where the boys walk the tracks was not shown in any detail because it was damaged by fire in the early 1980s. The restoration did not begin until 1995. See more »Goofs
When they first arrive to find that Bobby has flown away, the walkie talkie antennae is bent. When they show Mike and his mom it's straight again. See more »Quotes
Boy #1: Dad, he promised to let me play with it, now he says he didn't and he won't.Older Mike: Did you promise?
[other son nods]
Older Mike: Well, you can't just say, "I promise," then forget about it. "I promise" are the most important words you'll ever say... well almost the most important words you'll ever say.
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Everything about this film is simply incredible. You truly take this journey through the eyes and soul of a child.
I do feel it is important to note this tale is about child abuse. Don't rent it for your kids thinking it is a fun, disney-esque film.