Rad
Rad
Rad
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1986
1h 33m
6.5(106 votes)
Drama
Family

Overview

A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.

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Cast & Crew

43 members
Acting

Bill Allen

Cru

Bill Allen
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Lori Loughlin

Christian

Lori Loughlin
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Talia Shire

Mrs. Jones

Talia Shire
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Ray Walston

Burton Timmer

Ray Walston
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Alfie Wise

Eliott Dole

Alfie Wise
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Jack Weston

Duke Best

Jack Weston
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Laura Jacoby

Wesley Jones

Laura Jacoby
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H.B. Haggerty

Sgt. Smith

H.B. Haggerty
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Jamie Clarke

Luke

Jamie Clarke
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Marta Kober

Becky

Marta Kober
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Bart Conner

Bart Taylor

Bart Conner
Writing

Chad Hayes

Rex Reynolds

Chad Hayes
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Carey Hayes

Rod Reynolds

Carey Hayes
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Kellie McQuiggin

Foxy

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Beverley Hendry

Tiger

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Shawna Burnett

Amy

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Graeme Davies

Harold

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Logan T. Wotton

Miles

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Jeff Kress

Rick

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Gordon Signer

Mayor Coop Jenkins

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Nancy MacDonald

Mrs. Grey

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Rick McNair

Bob the Cook

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Pat Pearson

Mr. Pratt

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Maureen Thomas

Flag Lady

Maureen Thomas
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Bill Berry

Luke's Dad

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Georgie Collins

Luke's Mom

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Darlene Bradley

Mom in Station Wagon

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Ashley Bristowe

Girl at Playground

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G.A. Dahlseide

Fab Official

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Norman Edwards

Department Store Man

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Jack Goth

Scotty

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Pat Kirst

Wesley's Teacher

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Laird Mackintosh

Bob Kachler

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Roberta Mauer-Phillips

Amy's Mother

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Danny McDonogh

Mophead Boy

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Tara McHugh

Girl

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Barry Onody

Bar Patron

Barry Onody
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Rod Padmos

Bartender

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Mary Siegel

Woman in Stands at Hell Track

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Benita von Sass

Katie's Girlfriend

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Gerry Whelpton

Mon on Porch

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Bev Wotton

Woman Buys T-Shirt on Street

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Ken Squier

T.V. Announcer

Ken Squier

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