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Speedway Junky

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.8K
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Speedway Junky (1999)
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Play trailer2:37
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  • Crime
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  • Romance

Johnny wants to be a stock car racer one day. He meets a young, gay hustler in Vegas, who takes him to meet his friends/gang and his "mom", an ex hooker etc.Johnny wants to be a stock car racer one day. He meets a young, gay hustler in Vegas, who takes him to meet his friends/gang and his "mom", an ex hooker etc.Johnny wants to be a stock car racer one day. He meets a young, gay hustler in Vegas, who takes him to meet his friends/gang and his "mom", an ex hooker etc.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.8K
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  • Director
    • Nickolas Perry
  • Writer
    • Nickolas Perry
  • Stars
    • Richard Balin
    • Jaime Bergman
    • Jesse Bradford
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nickolas Perry
  • Writer
    • Nickolas Perry
  • Stars
    • Richard Balin
    • Jaime Bergman
    • Jesse Bradford
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Speedway Junky
    Trailer 2:37
    Speedway Junky

    Photos33

    Jordan Brower and Adrienne Frantz at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Adrienne Frantz at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Adrienne Frantz at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Adrienne Frantz at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Nafisah Sayyed at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Jennifer Finnigan and Justin Torkildsen at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Jennifer Finnigan at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Jennifer Finnigan at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Jennifer Finnigan at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Jesse Bradford at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Jesse Bradford at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)
    Jesse Bradford at an event for Speedway Junky (1999)

    Top cast

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    Richard Balin
    • Ticket Manas Ticket Man
    Jaime Bergman
    Jaime Bergman
    • Bombshell #1as Bombshell #1
    Jesse Bradford
    Jesse Bradford
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    Jordan Brower
    Jordan Brower
    • Ericas Eric
    Susan Gayle Clay
    • Melanieas Melanie
    Tiffani Thiessen
    Tiffani Thiessen
    • Wilma Priceas Wilma Price
    • (as Tiffani-Amber Thiessen)
    Lucy Dawn
    • Raver Girl #1as Raver Girl #1
    Kaleb Dixon
    • Raver Boyas Raver Boy
    Shevonne Durkin
    Shevonne Durkin
    • Bridgetas Bridget
    Jason Ellsworth
    • Store Clerkas Store Clerk
    Bill Farmer
    Bill Farmer
    • Sports Announcer #2as Sports Announcer #2
    • (voice)
    Adrienne Frantz
    Adrienne Frantz
    • Kelleyas Kelley
    Warren G
    Warren G
    • Brentley Shawas Brentley Shaw
    Erik Alexander Gavica
    Erik Alexander Gavica
    • J.T.as J.T.
    Stephanie Granda
    • Raver Girl #2as Raver Girl #2
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Veronicaas Veronica
    John Jett
    • Trishas Trish
    Patsy Kensit
    Patsy Kensit
    • Donnaas Donna
    • Director
      • Nickolas Perry
    • Writer
      • Nickolas Perry
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    Storyline

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    A naive drifter runs away from his army father in hopes of making it on the car racing circuit. In Las Vegas, he meets a young scam artist, who develops a crush on him. He is then introduced to a whole gang led by a young hustler. The racer-to-be then gets a lesson in the wild side, getting involved in one situation after another. Patsy Kensit makes a cameo as another hustler and Daryl Hannah appears as the scam artist's surrogate mom. —John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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    • Taglines
      • Every dream has a price
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, pervasive language, sexual content and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jonathan Taylor Thomas took over the role of Steven after Balthazar Getty was fired from the movie.
    • Goofs
      The signs displayed on the reels of the slot machine when Johnny looks over at the girl next to him for the first time
    • Quotes

      Eric: You know what sucks the most? Is that, I love someone who will never ever feel the same way about me, you know? Not even a chance. It's the worst thing.

    • Soundtracks
      The Conversation
      Performed by The Michael Wolff Trio
      Written by Michael Wolff
      Published by Indianola Music (BMI)

    User reviews44

    Review
    Top review
    * * out of 4.
    Midnight Cowboy wannabe about a teen (Jesse Bradford) who runs away to Vegas in order to raise some quick cash in order to live his dream as a race car driver. However, his dreams are shattered upon arrival in Vegas and he quickly becomes friends with a gay hustler (Jordan Brower) and his extended group of friends including a former hooker (Daryl Hannah) and a bisexual hustler (Johnathon Taylor Thomas).

    Jesse Bradford's accent comes and goes. He makes a poor choice for a leading man in this film. Jordan Brower on the other hand is perfectly cast. Johnathon Taylor Thomas is sensational and Daryl Hannah makes the most of a small, but important role. The start and end of this film are very weak, but the midsection is compelling and gripping.

    Rated R; Violence, Profanity, Sexual Content.
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    • Sep 22, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 22, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Israel
    • Official site
      • Former Official site - no longer valid URL as of January 2015.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Adicto a la velocidad
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Magic Entertainment Inc.
      • Golan-Globus Productions
      • Miracle Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,246
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,900
      • Sep 3, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,246
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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