BMX Bandits
“They're burning up the streets!”
Synopsis
Teens P.J. and Goose get their thrills on BMX bikes, performing hair-raising tricks all across Sydney, Australia. Along with their new friend Judy, they discover a box of walkie-talkies -- and find out that a gang of criminals intends to use them to monitor police signals during a bank robbery. When the young trio snatches the devices, it propels them on a hair-raising adventure in which their pedaling skills might just save their necks.
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Top Cast
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Angelo D'Angelo
PJ
James Lugton
Goose
Nicole Kidman
Judy
David Argue
Whitey
John Ley
Moustache
Bryan Marshall
The Boss
Brian Sloman
The Creep
Peter Browne
Police Constable
Bill Brady
Police Sergeant
Linda Newton
Police Woman
Bob Hicks
Heavy #1
Guy Norris
Heavy #2
Chris Hession
Heavy #3
Norman Hodges
The Drunk at cimetery
Tracy Wallace
Buxom Lady (as Tracey Wallace)
Anthony Alafaci
Fat Kid
Geoffrey Brown
Worker
Gavin Critchley
Frasers Foam Man #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$980K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.59x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Edgeworth, Russell Hagg
- Original Score
- Frank Strangio, Colin Stead
- Original Title
- BMX Bandits
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $980K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Nilsen Premiere
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Patrick Edgeworth, Russell Hagg
Frank Strangio, Colin Stead
John Seale, Ross Berryman, Louis Irving
Alan Lake
Paul F. Davies, Tom Broadbridge
Department Leadership Roster
John Seale
Director of Photography
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Director
Lesley McLennan
Costume Design
Bob Hicks
Stunt Coordinator
Frank Strangio
Original Music Composer
Paul F. Davies
Producer
Tom Broadbridge
Producer
Patrick Edgeworth
Writer
Alan Lake
Editor
Colin Stead
Original Music Composer
Ross Major
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BMX Bandits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is BMX Bandits about?
Teens P.J. and Goose get their thrills on BMX bikes, performing hair-raising tricks all across Sydney, Australia. Along with their new friend Judy, they discover a box of walkie-talkies -- and find out that a gang of criminals intends to use them to monitor police signals during a bank robbery. When the young trio snatches the devices, it propels them on a hair-raising adventure in which their pedaling skills might just save their necks.
Who directed BMX Bandits?
BMX Bandits was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
Who stars in BMX Bandits?
The principal cast of BMX Bandits includes Angelo D'Angelo, James Lugton, Nicole Kidman, David Argue, John Ley.
When was BMX Bandits released and how long is it?
BMX Bandits was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of BMX Bandits?
BMX Bandits had a reported production budget of $980K and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (2.59 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for BMX Bandits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for BMX Bandits was composed by Frank Strangio, Colin Stead.
What is the age rating and content advisory for BMX Bandits?
BMX Bandits holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).