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Quick Info

Rating

6.5/10

Release1986

Runtime1h 33m

StatusReleased

Budget$3,000,000

Revenue$2,015,882

Production

TaliaFilm II Productions

Movie

Rad

1986

1h 33m

6.5

Drama

Family

Synopsis

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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