Adventures of a deadbeat dad who kidnaps his kids from the bus. Based on the true life stories and experiences of Michael J. Hardy.
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| Patrick Swayze | ... | Jack Charles | |
| Halle Berry | ... | Kathleen Mercer | |
| Sabrina Lloyd | ... | Kelly Charles | |
| Brian Bonsall | ... | Eddie Charles | |
| Michael Ironside | ... | Jerry | |
| Diane Ladd | ... | Rita | |
| Bob Gunton | ... | Lazzaro | |
| Adrienne Barbeau | ... | Celeste | |
| Georgann Johnson | ... | Judge | |
| Marvin J. McIntyre | ... | Skinny Guy | |
| William Bumiller | ... | Travis | |
| Vanessa Marquez | ... | Delores | |
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Martha Velez | ... | Mrs. Carter (as Martha Velez-Johnson) |
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Ray DeMattis | ... | Lawyer |
| Josh Lucas | ... | Andy (as Joshua Lucas) | |
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Adventures of a deadbeat dad who kidnaps his kids from the bus. Based on the true life stories and experiences of Michael J. Hardy.
Plot Keywords:
child abuse | sibling | emotional abuse | change of heart | tears running down someone's face |Taglines:
Jack Charles Really Enjoyed Being A Father...Until His Kids Showed Up. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic material concerning children endangered by adults | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Written by Smokey Robinson (as William 'Smokey' Robinson)
Performed by Smokey Robinson
courtesy of Motown Record Company
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This movie, according to "Variety", "may be most notable for the unusual assemblage of talent brought together, Director Darrell James Roodt (Sarafina! (1992)), Writer Scott Spencer (the novel Endless Love (1981)) and Producer Nicholas Pileggi (Goodfellas (1990))." See more »Soundtracks
You've Really Got a Hold On MeWritten by Smokey Robinson (as William 'Smokey' Robinson)
Performed by Smokey Robinson
courtesy of Motown Record Company
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
27 August 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$1,286,806, 29 August 1993Gross USA:
$3,418,141Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$3,418,141Company Credits
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Like most action movies, this one has an improbable plot and some impossible sequences. But this can be forgiven, since the movie is primarily a comedy. Patrick Swayze strikes the right note of comic, underclass insouciance, but the film does attempt to say something about parental responsibility and father/child bonding. It also raises some disturbing questions about the predicament of children in state foster care.
There are no love scenes, and little violence. With some language dubbing, this might be suitable for family viewing.
Note to Patrick Swayze fans: Even in his goofy rayon shirts, he's still gorgeous. And we never have to see him in prison clothes.