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4 conversations · 3.7h

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1986 · Drama, Family, Romance · 1h 33m

Budget $3M · Box office $2M

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.

Director Hal Needham

Writers Sam Bernard , Geoffrey Edwards

Cinematography Richard Leiterman

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