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Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider (1979)

PG | | Comedy | 4 May 1979 (USA)
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A World War I deserter competes in the first long-distance motorcycle race.

Director:

Steve Carver

Writers:

Ed Spielman (story), Howard Friedlander (story) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

David Carradine, Brenda Vaccaro, L.Q. Jones | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
David Carradine ... Charlie Swattle
Brenda Vaccaro ... Grace Wolf
L.Q. Jones ... Floyd
R.G. Armstrong ... Al Barber
Terry Kiser ... Lester Neal
Jesse Vint ... Calvin Hawk
Noble Willingham ... Pop Bauer
Ralph James Ralph James ... Bill Bartman
William Bartman William Bartman ... Young Man (as Bill Bartman)
David Hayward ... Cannonball McCall
Stephen Ferry Stephen Ferry ... Official
Tracy Harris Tracy Harris ... Black Man
Robert Plumb Robert Plumb ... Drummer
Jack Brennan Jack Brennan ... Howard Johnson
Lynda Abbott Lynda Abbott ... Waitress
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A World War I deserter competes in the first long-distance motorcycle race.

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motorcycle | race | road movie | speed | biker | See All (10) »

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In one desperate race for prize and glory, Charlie and Grace join the human race

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Comedy

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PG | See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 May 1979 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Fast Charlie and the Moonbeam See more »

Filming Locations:

Cache, Oklahoma, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Lot's of vintage motorcycles...Way cool old Harley's!
31 July 2000 | by outlaw-23 – See all my reviews

David C. and Brenda V. are pretty good as they ride across the country and play lovers head games. The somewhat reluctant "Pit Crew" are really good in their supporting roles with the escaped prisoner my favorite character of all. If you like motorcycles and enjoyed "Easy Rider", you should see this movie. I'd also like to take this opportunity to recommend "Me and Will" for a night when it's just you and your favorite biker chick. Ride easy Bro's.
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