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 ...
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Title: Silver Dream Racer (1980)
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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 | |
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Doyle Richmond | ... | Cider's Brother |
| Nick Brimble | ... | Jack Davis | |
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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. Written by Jonathon Dabell <barnabyrudge@hotmail.com>
Plot Keywords:
silverstone | world championship | father son relationship | grief | brother in law sister in law relationship |Taglines:
A Dangerous Story of Love, Obsession and the Ruthless Spirit of Competition.Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 September 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El gran triunfo See more »Filming Locations:
Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UKCompany Credits
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Sound Mix:
Dolby Stereo (recorded in)Color:
Color (Eastmancolor) (uncredited)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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David Essex sings the songs featured in the soundtrack, including Silver Dream Machine. See more »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. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Arguably the worst film I have ever seen. All prints of this film should be destroyed. I have been a keen motorcyclist all my life, and was rather looking forward to this film. Although it was released over 20 years ago, I didn't see it until just recently. I wish I hadn't bothered.