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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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Danny Breen
- Flaherty
- (as Daniel Breen)
Weasel Forshaw
- Big Slime
- (as 'Weasel' Forshaw)
Betty King
- Secretary
- (as Betty R. King)
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That is what a viewer of this movie could have to Stuart Pankin. This story of boy meets strange and possessed dirt bike has the makings of an AFI top one hundred film. This movie has taught me that dirt bikes with minds of their own are a natural thing. If some of these dirt bikes decide to terrorize greedy bankers along the way, throw them in jail! Don't forget, if your kid watches to much television, just cut the cord.
This movie is KWALITY (not to be confused with quality)with a capital K.
This movie is KWALITY (not to be confused with quality)with a capital K.
I've got to admit, when I saw this movie for the first time I was in primary school, probably in year 4 or 5 and I thought it was the absolute best. I bugged my dad to rent it from the video store week after week after week.
Well, that was 18 years ago and looking back, I cannot believe the stuff they tried to pull off in this movie. I mean a flying bike? Well, having said that I loved it when I was young and so would any child.
One for the kids.
Well, that was 18 years ago and looking back, I cannot believe the stuff they tried to pull off in this movie. I mean a flying bike? Well, having said that I loved it when I was young and so would any child.
One for the kids.
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."
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.
10becke007
Don't listen to the above. This is one of the best pre-teen, teen-age movies of the mid-80's.
While watching this movie today as an adult you see the flaws, but as a kid this movie has it all. The kid who serves as the hero, the evil bank villain, the baseball team, the hot mom, everything. If you want to escape life for 2hrs, this is one of your best bets to do so. Great time for kids and adults alike. Peter Billingsley and his motorcycle are one of the best duos of our time.
Watch this movie and...
SAVE MIKE'S DOGHOUSE!!!
While watching this movie today as an adult you see the flaws, but as a kid this movie has it all. The kid who serves as the hero, the evil bank villain, the baseball team, the hot mom, everything. If you want to escape life for 2hrs, this is one of your best bets to do so. Great time for kids and adults alike. Peter Billingsley and his motorcycle are one of the best duos of our time.
Watch this movie and...
SAVE MIKE'S DOGHOUSE!!!
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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