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Jack, despite his mother's anger, saves a local hot dog stand from corrupt big business using a magic bike, becoming the town hero.Jack, despite his mother's anger, saves a local hot dog stand from corrupt big business using a magic bike, becoming the town hero.Jack, despite his mother's anger, saves a local hot dog stand from corrupt big business using a magic bike, becoming the town hero.
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- 2 wins total
Danny Breen
- Flaherty
- (as Daniel Breen)
Weasel Forshaw
- Big Slime
- (as 'Weasel' Forshaw)
Betty King
- Secretary
- (as Betty R. King)
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Casablanca,Citizen Kane,The GodFather and The DirtBike Kid.Its the classic tale of boy meets bike.Boy loses bike.Boy gets bike back but loses Mike's hotdog hangout.The extremely complex plot of this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat,but be prepared for a tear-jerking goodbye between the Kid and the Dirtbike.Watch and have a good ,long cry.
I recently saw the movie on the "DISNEY CHANNEL" and I thought it was magnificant. After seeing this movie I think there should be a flying bike in all of the movies. I give it 40 * out of 40 * One of my most favorite movies of all time. Anyone who likes this one should see cop and a half and problem child 1 and 2
Man, I can't get enough of this movie. It's GENIUS!!! A flying bike? Who came up with this brilliant idea? I've seen this movie ten times and I think its gets better with every viewing. Check it out today.
This, the Karate Kid Part II, and Flight of the Navigator were the first three movies I ever had on VHS, and boy did I wear them out. This is in many ways the classic 80s kid's movie story. Evil developer/lawyer types want to pave over the hot dog restaurant, or the Goonies' house, or Ernest's summer camp, or Demi Moore's grandparents, and our heroes spring into action!
That hilarious kid who played Ralphie in A Christmas Story plays a nerd in a town where every kid inexplicably has a motorbike (even 12 y/o girls ride pink Vespas). He buys a junky old dirt bike that he fixes up in a montage scene, and the bike comes to life and can do awesome stuff on its own. Using his super-bike, Ralphie must stop a evil, greedy banker from paving over Mike's Dog House, the local hot dog joint.
It's a fun movie for kids, and the good guys win at the end.
That hilarious kid who played Ralphie in A Christmas Story plays a nerd in a town where every kid inexplicably has a motorbike (even 12 y/o girls ride pink Vespas). He buys a junky old dirt bike that he fixes up in a montage scene, and the bike comes to life and can do awesome stuff on its own. Using his super-bike, Ralphie must stop a evil, greedy banker from paving over Mike's Dog House, the local hot dog joint.
It's a fun movie for kids, and the good guys win at the end.
Ordinary children's adventure about a teen with a magic motorcycle that "brakes" a banker's plans. Mostly unknown cast does what they can, but the film merely remains unforgettable. Pankin, Bloom and Breen are best remembered for the HBO series "Not Necessarily the News."
Did you know
- TriviaIn the film commentary on the 2014 DVD release, director Hoite C. Caston says the original title for The Dirt Bike Kid was 'Crazy Wheels.'
- GoofsThere are several scenes where there is clearly a stuntman riding the YZ80.
- Quotes
Mr. Hodgkins: I'm sure you'll make a fine citizen if you grow up.
- ConnectionsFeatures Galaga (1981)
- SoundtracksStanding On The Edge Of Love
Performed by Bill Bowersock and John Philip Shenale
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- $800,000 (estimated)
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