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6.3/10 • 466

1986-10-01 • 1h 33m

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He's not from around here...

Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh beats the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death after finding him with his girlfriend, a mysterious power creates Jake Kesey, an extremely cool motor-biker who has a car which is invincible. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Bill under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis couldn't; eliminate Packard's criminal gang the hard way...

Directors
Mike Marvin
Writters
Mike Marvin
Editors
Gary Rocklen

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  1. Charlie Sheen

    Charlie Sheen

    Jake Kesey / The Wraith

  2. Nick Cassavetes

    Nick Cassavetes

    Packard Walsh

  3. Sherilyn Fenn

    Sherilyn Fenn

    Keri Johnson

  4. Randy Quaid

    Randy Quaid

    Sheriff Loomis

  5. Matthew Barry

    Matthew Barry

    Billy Hankins

  6. Clint Howard

    Clint Howard

    Rughead

  7. David Sherrill

    David Sherrill

    Skank

  8. Jamie Bozian

    Jamie Bozian

    Gutterboy

  9. Griffin O'Neal

    Griffin O'Neal

    Oggie

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misubisu

Aug 6, 2024

8/10

I first saw this movie back in 1986... didn't really remember too much about it... decided to watch it again after seeing the car in an episode of Leno's Garage. You know what.. it is actually very entertaining movie... it doesn't suck at all. The bad boy characters are somewhat stupid but fit in quite well... the story is a little simplistic... but sometimes watching a movie that is entertaining and you don't need to think too much about is just what you need. Plus it was a trip down memory lane from 35 years ago. Charlie Sheen was 21, but looked a lot younger!! For the time, the movie had a good look and feel to it. And the Wraith car stands the test of time really well.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$2,700,000.00
Revenue
$3,500,000.00
Keywords
sheriffcar racecemeterykillingarizonareincarnationcar crashromancestreet racerevengemurdergangmotorcycleghost