The Wraith
“He's not from around here...”
Synopsis
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...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Wraith ≣ 1986 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-20
Top Cast
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Charlie Sheen
Jake Kesey / The Wraith
Nick Cassavetes
Packard Walsh
Sherilyn Fenn
Keri Johnson
Randy Quaid
Sheriff Loomis
Matthew Barry
Billy Hankins
Clint Howard
Rughead
David Sherrill
Skank
Jamie Bozian
Gutterboy
Griffin O'Neal
Oggie
Chris Nash
Minty
Vickie Benson
Waitress
Peder Melhuse
Murphy
Jeffrey Sudzin
Redd
Michael Hungerford
Stokes
Steven Eckholdt
George in Daytona
Liz Kern
Girl in Daytona (as Elizabeth Cox)
Christopher Bradley
Jamie Henkins
Jeffery Feaster
Teen at Falls (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 20, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.3x
+$800K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Marvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Marvin
- Original Score
- Michael Hoenig, J. Peter Robinson
- Original Title
- The Wraith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $2.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- New Century Entertainment Corporation, Alliance Entertainment, Turbo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Marvin
Mike Marvin
Michael Hoenig, J. Peter Robinson
Reed Smoot
Scott Conrad, Gary Rocklen
Buck Houghton, John Kemeny
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Conrad
Editor
Mike Marvin
Director
Michael Hoenig
Original Music Composer
Gary Rocklen
Editor
Reed Smoot
Director of Photography
J. Peter Robinson
Original Music Composer
John Kemeny
Producer
Mike Marvin
Writer
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wraith
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wraith about?
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...
Who directed The Wraith?
The Wraith was directed by Mike Marvin.
Who stars in The Wraith?
The principal cast of The Wraith includes Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid, Matthew Barry.
When was The Wraith released and how long is it?
The Wraith was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wraith?
The Wraith had a reported production budget of $2.7M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (1.3 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Wraith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wraith was composed by Michael Hoenig, J. Peter Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wraith?
The Wraith holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).