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BMX Bandits

  • 1983
  • PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
5.8K
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BMX Bandits (1983)
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A trio of teen BMX enthusiasts become entangled with a group of bank robbers after discovering their cache of walkie-talkies.A trio of teen BMX enthusiasts become entangled with a group of bank robbers after discovering their cache of walkie-talkies.A trio of teen BMX enthusiasts become entangled with a group of bank robbers after discovering their cache of walkie-talkies.

  • Director
    • Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • Writers
    • Patrick Edgeworth
    • Russell Hagg
  • Stars
    • David Argue
    • John Ley
    • Nicole Kidman
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    5.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Trenchard-Smith
    • Writers
      • Patrick Edgeworth
      • Russell Hagg
    • Stars
      • David Argue
      • John Ley
      • Nicole Kidman
    • 41User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Angelo D'Angelo and James Lugton in BMX Bandits (1983)
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    Nicole Kidman in BMX Bandits (1983)
    David Argue and John Ley in BMX Bandits (1983)
    Nicole Kidman and David Argue in BMX Bandits (1983)
    David Argue and John Ley in BMX Bandits (1983)
    Linda Newton in BMX Bandits (1983)
    Bryan Marshall in BMX Bandits (1983)
    Bryan Marshall in BMX Bandits (1983)
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    David Argue
    David Argue
    • Whitey
    John Ley
    John Ley
    • Moustache
    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Judy
    Angelo D'Angelo
    Angelo D'Angelo
    • P.J.
    James Lugton
    James Lugton
    • Goose
    Bryan Marshall
    Bryan Marshall
    • The Boss
    Brian Sloman
    • The Creep
    Peter Browne
    Peter Browne
    • Police Constable
    Bill Brady
    • Police Sergeant
    Linda Newton
    • Police Woman
    Bob Hicks
    • Heavy #1
    Guy Norris
    • Heavy #2
    Chris Hession
    • Heavy #3
    Norman Hodges
    • The Drunk
    Tracy Wallace
    • Buxom Lady
    • (as Tracey Wallace)
    Michael Gillette
    • Vicar
    Brian Best
    • Supermarket Manager
    Jerry D'Angelo
    • Boy #1
    • Director
      • Brian Trenchard-Smith
    • Writers
      • Patrick Edgeworth
      • Russell Hagg
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    • Trivia
      When they are selling the radios, a girl inquires "do you have any in a different color?". This is a reference to an Australian television program "The Inventors" (the precursor to The New Inventors (2004)) where one of the panelists was renowned for her queries about the colour range of new inventions (as well as whether any particular invention was safe for children). Her questions, "Does it come in any other colors?" and "Is it safe for the kiddies?", were often parodied on Australian television.
    • Goofs
      When the bike is seen going down the water slide, the pedal on the underside has been removed.
    • Quotes

      Judy: [to kidnappers] And they all turned into Zombies!

    • Crazy credits
      Nicole Kidman, James Lugton and Angelo D'Angelo are shown in scenes at the BMX bicycle racetrack during the concluding credits.
    • Connections
      Edited from Tuhon katu (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      I See Boys
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Petra Gaffney

    User reviews41

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    1/10
    Best. Movie. Ever.
    If I was on my deathbed, and my loved ones were gathering around me, and if they asked me if there was anything I wanted to do before I died... I would reply, "Show me BMX Bandits, one last time." Obviously, this will never happen, as I have no loved ones, and in fact will probably die alone. But enough about me.

    BMX Bandits is an unparalleled achievement in cinema history, ranking right up there with, "Out of the Body" and "Birth of a Nation." It basically features a nubile NIcole Kidman (in tight BMX pants ;-) ) and her band of mates, Goose, and P.J. Confused? That's because those names are BMX lingo. This film is jam-packed with BMX tomfoolery and other high speed things. Look for a wizend David Argue (remember his role in Gallipoli?) as the colorful crook, "Whitey." Watch as him and his partner-in-crime, John Ley (Mustache) are unable to kill three kids on bikes. Even with a muscle car. And a trunkful of guns. Thrills and chills ensue. Scary Graveyard Hide-and-go seek! Foam fertilizer! Male short shorts! Complicated movie-within-movie descriptions. And one extremely awkward kiss. This movie is not to be missed.
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    • delasky
    • Feb 28, 2004

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    • Release date
      • December 29, 1983 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Umbrella Entertainment - 2 Disc DVD (Australia)
      • Umbrella Entertainment - Blu Ray (Australia)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Short Wave
    • Filming locations
      • Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production company
      • Nilsen Premiere
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    • Budget
      • A$1,050,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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