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Silver Dream Racer

  • 19801980
  • PGPG
  • 1h 41m
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5.4/10
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Silver Dream Racer (1980)
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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 N... Read allNick 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.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.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
562
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  • Director
    • David Wickes
  • Writers
    • Michael Billington(an original story by)
    • David Wickes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Essex
    • Beau Bridges
    • Cristina Raines
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  • Director
    • David Wickes
  • Writers
    • Michael Billington(an original story by)
    • David Wickes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Essex
    • Beau Bridges
    • Cristina Raines
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    • 28User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    David Essex and Cristina Raines in Silver Dream Racer (1980)
    David Essex in Silver Dream Racer (1980)
    David Essex and Clarke Peters in Silver Dream Racer (1980)
    Beau Bridges and Cristina Raines in Silver Dream Racer (1980)
    Clarke Peters and Cristina Raines in Silver Dream Racer (1980)
    David Essex in Silver Dream Racer (1980)
    Beau Bridges, David Essex, and Clarke Peters in Silver Dream Racer (1980)
    Beau Bridges and David Essex in Silver Dream Racer (1980)

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    David Essex
    David Essex
    • Nick Freemanas Nick Freeman
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Bruce McBrideas Bruce McBride
    Cristina Raines
    Cristina Raines
    • Julie Princeas Julie Prince
    Clarke Peters
    Clarke Peters
    • Cider Jonesas Cider Jones
    Harry H. Corbett
    Harry H. Corbett
    • Wigginsas Wiggins
    Diane Keen
    Diane Keen
    • Tina Freemanas Tina Freeman
    Lee Montague
    Lee Montague
    • Jack Freemanas Jack Freeman
    Sheila White
    Sheila White
    • Carolas Carol
    Patrick Ryecart
    Patrick Ryecart
    • Bensonas Benson
    Ed Bishop
    Ed Bishop
    • Al Petersonas Al Peterson
    T.P. McKenna
    T.P. McKenna
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager
    David Baxt
    David Baxt
    • Ben Mendozaas Ben Mendoza
    Barrie Rutter
    Barrie Rutter
    • Privateeras Privateer
    Doyle Richmond
    • Cider's Brotheras Cider's Brother
    Nick Brimble
    Nick Brimble
    • Jack Davisas Jack Davis
    Malya Nappi
    • Mrs. Buonaguidias Mrs. Buonaguidi
    • (as Malya Woolf)
    Stephen Hoye
    • Clarke Nicholsas Clarke Nichols
    Richard LeParmentier
    Richard LeParmentier
    • Journalistas Journalist
    • (as Richard Parmentier)
    • Director
      • David Wickes
    • Writers
      • Michael Billington(an original story by)
      • David Wickes(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Jonathon Dabell <barnabyrudge@hotmail.com>
    • motorsports sport
    • silverstone
    • world championship
    • father son relationship
    • grief
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    • Taglines
      • A Dangerous Story of Love, Obsession and the Ruthless Spirit of Competition.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Last feature film of 'Harry H. Corbett'.
    • Alternate versions
      There are two different endings to this film in circulation. The full version ends with David Essex lifting his arms in victory as his motorbike crosses the finish line. Seconds after he does so the bike begins to wobble, then spins out of control and crashes spectacularly. The second version concludes with a freeze-frame immediately after Essex crosses the line and raises his arms.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Last Horror Film (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Silver Dream Machine
      Written by David Essex (uncredited)

      Sung by David Essex

    User reviews28

    Review
    Top review
    It may be a corny, weak movie but ...
    I saw this or part of it last night (21-09-99) and the only reason I was interested in it was when I saw {Cristina Raines .... Julie Prince} - she is certainly an extremely beautiful woman and as far as I am concerned makes this film well worth watching.

    Forget the cheesy scences on the bike or Essex jogging with his perma-grin - just focus on the lovely Cristina and you'll easily get through it!
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    • Sep 22, 1999

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Drömbågen
    • Filming locations
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • The Rank Organisation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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