Silver Dream Racer (1980)

Nick Freeman is a talented motorcycle racer but lacks a decent bike. Then his brother dies and Nick is left the bike he spent the last three years developing. The bike is revolutionary and Nick sees a way to pursue his dream.

Director:

David Wickes

Writers:

Michael Billington (an original story by), David Wickes (screenplay)

Stars:

David Essex, Beau Bridges, Cristina Raines

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Essex	...	Nick Freeman
Beau Bridges	...	Bruce McBride
Cristina Raines	...	Julie Prince
Clarke Peters	...	Cider Jones
Harry H. Corbett	...	Wiggins
Diane Keen	...	Tina Freeman
Lee Montague	...	Jack Freeman
Sheila White	...	Carol
Patrick Ryecart	...	Benson
Ed Bishop	...	Al Peterson
T.P. McKenna	...	Bank Manager
David Baxt	...	Ben Mendoza
Barrie Rutter	...	Privateer
Doyle Richmond	...	Cider's Brother
Nick Brimble	...	Jack Davis

Storyline

A young hot-headed motorbike enthusiast inherits the prototype for an incredibly fast machine which was designed by his brother. He successfully gets the finance for it, and uses the bike to challenge for the world championship at Silverstone.

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Plot Keywords:

silverstone | world championship | father son relationship | grief | brother in law sister in law relationship | 

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Taglines:

A Dangerous Story of Love, Obsession and the Ruthless Spirit of Competition.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Closing credits: Our thanks are due to the Riders without whose co-operation this film would not have been possible.

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Alternate Versions

On its initial release in the UK in 1980, the film was given a AA (over 14) certificate. The producers were unhappy that many younger David Essex fans were prohibited from seeing the movie so a few months later the film was re-released with an A certificate. Some profanity was re dubbed and a few scenes of nudity were removed to achieve the lower rating.

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Connections

References Moonraker (1979)

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Soundtracks

Silver Dream Machine
Written by David Essex (uncredited)
Sung by David Essex

User Reviews

Not as great as I remember but OK considering.

When you think this is over 25 years old it ain't so bad. Sometimes the acting leaves a lot to be desired and some of the locations have you wondering if its U.S. or U.K. but the grand finale is still worth the wait.

I didn't realise there was an alternate ending and I'm disappointed the DVD I bought from Play didn't have both endings not just the one made for the US market.

I won't spoil it too much but I don't think it's really an alternate ending just 5 seconds shorter.

If you're around my age the theme song at the end of the movie will bring back memories and probably get you singing along.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

Drömbågen

Filming Locations:

Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Rank Organisation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo (recorded in)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor) (uncredited)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1