Rad (1986)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $3,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,015,882.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 7.639 |
Directed By
Hal Needham
Crew
Sam Bernard
Martin Aparijo
David Geddes
John Cox
Danny Millwee
Shirley Inget
Eddie Fiola
Rob Rupe
Gillian L. Hutshing
Carl Kress
Kevin Hull
Everett Rosecrans
Ron Wilton
Jack Schwartzman
Geoffrey Edwards
Hal Needham
Travis Chipres
Richard Fleming
Iloe Flewelling
Tom Benz
Martin Aparijo
Richard Liebegott
Annette Benson
Ron Wilkerson
Nick Kuchera
Scott Clark
Rick Moliterno
Kirk Bihun
Brian Blyther
Sam Bernard
Richie Anderson
Robert L. Levy
Pat Lipovski
James Di Pasquale
Mike Miranda
Richard Leiterman
Wynn Cowan
Brad Cowan
Glen Adams
Jeremy Moser
Mary Eilts
Hope Williams
Patches
John Schwartzman
Louis S. Fleming
Grant S. Goodman
Shelly Theaker
Douglas Curran
R.L. Osborn
Jose Yanez
Robert Glass
Cindy Gordon
Val Stefoff
Harvey LaRocque
Trevor J. Brown
Roger Huyghe
Mary Eilts
Gordon Robinson
Pat Romano
Matthew Moser
Mike Dominguez
Frank H. Griffiths
Jerry R. Allen
Eddie Fiola
Shirley Dahlseide
Jeff Kress
Clay Weiler
George Tarrant
Sidney Kaleff
Beatle Rosecrans
Joel Ransom
Richard C. Franklin
Betty Joyce Elliott
Mike Dobie
A. David Marshall
Rick Riccobono
TOP CAST
Bill Allen
Cru
Lori Loughlin
Christian
Talia Shire
Mrs. Jones
Ray Walston
Burton Timmer
Alfie Wise
Eliott Dole
Jack Weston
Duke Best
Laura Jacoby
Wesley Jones
H.B. Haggerty
Sgt. Smith
Jamie Clarke
Luke
Marta Kober
Becky
Bart Conner
Bart Taylor
Chad Hayes
Rex Reynolds
Carey Hayes
Rod Reynolds
Kellie McQuiggin
Foxy
Beverley Hendry
Tiger
Shawna Burnett
Amy
Graeme Davies
Harold
Logan T. Wotton
Miles
Jeff Kress
Rick
Gordon Signer
Mayor Coop Jenkins
Nancy MacDonald
Mrs. Grey
Rick McNair
Bob the Cook
Pat Pearson
Mr. Pratt
Maureen Thomas
Flag Lady
Bill Berry
Luke's Dad
Georgie Collins
Luke's Mom
Darlene Bradley
Mom in Station Wagon
Ashley Bristowe
Girl at Playground
G.A. Dahlseide
Fab Official
Norman Edwards
Department Store Man
Jack Goth
Scotty
Pat Kirst
Wesley's Teacher
Laird Mackintosh
Bob Kachler
Roberta Mauer-Phillips
Amy's Mother
Danny McDonogh
Mophead Boy
Tara McHugh
Girl
Barry Onody
Bar Patron
Rod Padmos
Bartender
Mary Siegel
Woman in Stands at Hell Track
Benita von Sass
Katie's Girlfriend
Gerry Whelpton
Mon on Porch
Bev Wotton
Woman Buys T-Shirt on Street
Ken Squier
T.V. Announcer
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