The Dirt Bike Kid(1985)
“When the going gets tough... the tough go flying!”
Overview
When his mother sends Jack off with money to buy groceries, he comes home with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious, but when Jack uses the magic bike to save the local hot dog stand from the clutches of corrupt big business, he becomes the town hero.
Director
Hoite C. Caston
Studio
FilmDallas Pictures
Cast
Peter Billingsley
as Jack Simmons
Stuart Pankin
as Mr. Hodgkins
Anne Bloom
as Janet Simmons
Patrick Collins
as Mike
Sage Parker
as Miss Clavell
Chad Sheets
as Bo
Gavin Allen
as Max
Danny Breen
as Flaherty
Weasel Forshaw
as Big Slime
John William Galt
as Chief
Courtney Kraus
as Beth
Holly Schenck
as Sue
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
FilmDallas Pictures • Trinity Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dirt Bike Kid?▼
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What is The Dirt Bike Kid about?▼
When his mother sends Jack off with money to buy groceries, he comes home with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious, but when Jack uses the magic bike to save the local hot dog stand from the clutches of corrupt big business, he becomes the town hero.
Who directed The Dirt Bike Kid?▼
The Dirt Bike Kid was directed by Hoite C. Caston and released in 1985. It is a family, fantasy film.
How long is The Dirt Bike Kid?▼
The Dirt Bike Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Dirt Bike Kid?▼
The cast of The Dirt Bike Kid includes Peter Billingsley as Jack Simmons, Stuart Pankin as Mr. Hodgkins, Anne Bloom as Janet Simmons, Patrick Collins as Mike, Sage Parker as Miss Clavell and more.
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