One boy's wish changed a man. One man's wish changed the world.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Andrew Steel | ... | Frank Shankwitz | |
| Kirby Bliss Blanton | ... | Kitty Carlisle | |
| Tom Sizemore | ... | Sgt. Mason | |
| Danny Trejo | ... | Jose | |
| Frank Whaley | ... | Tom Wells | |
| Julian Curtis | ... | Officer Mitch Myers | |
| Robert Pine | ... | Sgt. Eddie Newman | |
| Fay Masterson | ... | Lorraine | |
| Steven Michael Quezada | ... | Juan Delgadillo | |
| Bruce Davison | ... | Frank Shankwitz Sr. | |
| Jason Gerhardt | ... | Young Frank Shankwitz Sr. | |
| Dale Dickey | ... | Clover | |
| Christian Ganiere | ... | Michael | |
| Kym Jackson | ... | Sally | |
| Chris Day | ... | Young Frank | |
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Frank Shankwitz, an Arizona motorcycle cop with a troubled past, survives a near-fatal accident during a high-speed pursuit. As part of Frank's rehabilitation, police chief Sgt. Eddie Newman asks him to spend time with a terminally ill little boy, Michael, whose dying wish is to be a Highway Patrol motorcycle officer. To Michael, Frank is his hero, and an unlikely friendship is born. The boy inspires Frank to follow a new path, which leads to the creation of the Make-A-Wish foundation. Written by Theo Davies
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Frank Shankwitz: But how? I'm just a kid.
Juan Delgadillo: You're not just anything. You're, you! You can help people. Remember, if someone needs help, you give it to 'em.
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Several of the main cast played supervisory or other law enforcement officers in other shows. Robert Pine played Sgt. Joe Getrear in CHiPs (1977). Tom Sizemore played Lt. Sam Cole in Robbery Homicide Division (2002) and Capt. Vincent Fryer on Hawaii Five-0 (2010). Bruce Davison played Capt./Deputy Chief Wyler on Hunter (1984). Larry Wilcox played CHP Officer John Baker (along with Pine) in CHiPs. See more »Goofs
Frank is shown wearing his uniform while at the hospital and also after being released. Hospitals, especially in a case involving a serious injury, would require the patient to change into hospital clothing. His uniform would have been cut off of him by either the EMS medics or the emergency room staff. See more »Quotes
Juan Delgadillo: I want to help you. And it's okay for you to accept my help. 'Cause when people need help, you give it to 'em.Frank Shankwitz: But how? I'm just a kid.
Juan Delgadillo: You're not just anything. You're, you! You can help people. Remember, if someone needs help, you give it to 'em.
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One of those movies you cry on. It's like lump is stuck on your throat. Very emotional, very sad movie with beautiful end. A very special movie, you will not forget for a long time. Deserve more than 10, and yes, it's worth watching.