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Radio Flyer (1992)

PG_13 114 min  -  Drama  -   21 February 1992 (USA)
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A father recounts a dark period of his childhood when he and his little brother lived in the suburbs.

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Radio Flyer -- A father recounts a dark period of his childhood when he and his little brother lived in the suburbs. Radio Flyer -- hv post
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lorraine Bracco ...
Mary
John Heard ...
Daugherty
Adam Baldwin ...
The King
Elijah Wood ...
Mike
Joseph Mazzello ...
Bobby
Ben Johnson ...
Geronimo Bill
Sean Baca Sean Baca ...
Fisher
Robert Munic ...
Older Fisher
Garette Ratliff Henson ...
Chad (as Garette Ratliff)
Thomas Ian Nicholas ...
Ferdie
Noah Verduzco Noah Verduzco ...
Victor Hernandez
Isaac Ocampo Isaac Ocampo ...
Jorge Hernandez
Kaylan Romero Kaylan Romero ...
Jesus Hernandez
Abraham Verduzco Abraham Verduzco ...
Carlos Hernandez
T.J. Evans T.J. Evans ...
Big Raymond
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Boy | Radio Flyer | Childhood | Dog | Abuse  | See more »

Taglines:

Somewhere inside every person...someplace inside every heart...is a power that turns fear into courage...and makes dreams take flight. ...Powered by imagination. See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for theme (child abuse) and violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Força da Ilusão See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$4,651,977 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

John Mazzello, the younger brother of Joseph Mazzello, appears as a school boy extra and Hannah Wood, the younger sister of Elijah Wood, appears as a school girl extra. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: (At 63:36) When The King finds the electric cord inside the oven he closes the door after pulling it out. When they show it again as he grabs his beer, the door is open again. See more »

Quotes

Older Mike: We called him 'The king', because... that's what he liked to be called.
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Soundtracks

"Jambalaya (On the Bayou)"
Written and Performed by Hank Williams
Courtesy of Polygram Special Products, a division of Polygram Group Distribution, Inc. See more »