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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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Powered by imagination. See more »Genres:
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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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2.35 : 1
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Written by Fred Rose
Performed by Sons of the Pioneers
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Music
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A poster for X-15 (also directed by Richard Donner) is visible outside the movie theatre. See more »Goofs
(at around 13 mins) A "Transformers" comic from the '80s can be seen as they browse the comic books in the store. The movie was set on the late '60s and early '70s. The "Trans Former" comic is behind the "Monsters" comic Mikey pulls out. See more »Quotes
Older Mike: There are seven lost secret fascinations and abilities. They are that: animals can talk; your favorite blanket is woven from a fabric so mighty, that once pulled over your head, it becomes an impenetrable force field, nothing is too heavy to lift with the aid of a cape; your hand, held forefinger out and thumb up, actually fires bullets; jumping from any height with an umbrella is completely safe; monsters exist and can be both seen an done battle with; and the greatest, most special and ...See more »
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"Blues Eyes Crying in the Rain"Written by Fred Rose
Performed by Sons of the Pioneers
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Most people dislike this movie because of the ending. That is because of their own limited imaginations, a point I think Richard Donner was trying to make throughout the movie. They try to criticize the film on their own miotic interpretation. Americans aren't used to the subtle, especially from the Lethal Donner. I think those people need to watch it again, and especially pay attention to the narration. Truth is in the mind of the beholder. The movie is about the innocence of childhood- the grandness of being naive and imaginative-being ripped apart by an abusive adult. Just as they never REALLY seen the boogie man, Bobby never REALLY flew away. Mike deceived himself into believing that his brother flew away to hide from the fact that his brother died. Listen to his words, and watch his mother. It is very subtle, and I have had this argument 100 times before (see, I have only had it probably 5 times but I have deceived myself into thinking it is many more). Don't feel bad. I have found that only 1 out of 10 people that have seen the movie