Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
“Lyle Swann is a champion off-road racer. But to the people of 1877, he's something very, very different...”
Synopsis
Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must try to make it out of the Old West alive and find a way back to modern times.
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Trailer 'Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann' (1982)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-15
Top Cast
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Fred Ward
Lyle Swann
Peter Coyote
Porter Reese
L.Q. Jones
Ben Potter
Tracey Walter
Carl Dorsett
Richard Masur
Claude Dorsett
Belinda Bauer
Claire Cygne
Ed Lauter
Padre
Chris Mulkey
Daniels
Macon McCalman
Dr. Sam
Jonathan Bahnks
Jesse
Laurie O'Brien
Terry
Bruce Gordon
Earl
Susan Dear
2nd Technician
William Dear
3rd Technician
Ben Zeller
Jack Peoples
Tommy Leyba
Manuel
Ernie Quintana
Zapata
Miguel Sandoval
Emil
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dear
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Nesmith, William Dear
- Original Score
- Michael Nesmith
- Original Title
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Zoomo Productions, Eaves Movie Ranch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dear
Michael Nesmith, William Dear
Michael Nesmith
Larry Pizer
R.J. Kizer, Kim Secrist, Suzanne Pettit
Harry Gittes
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Nesmith
Writer
William Dear
Director
William Dear
Writer
Michael Nesmith
Original Music Composer
R.J. Kizer
Editor
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Kim Secrist
Editor
Harry Gittes
Producer
Suzanne Pettit
Editor
Jack Buehler
Costume Design
Rita Ogden
Costume 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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
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What is Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann about?
Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must try to make it out of the Old West alive and find a way back to modern times.
Who directed Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann?
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann was directed by William Dear.
Who stars in Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann?
The principal cast of Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann includes Fred Ward, Peter Coyote, L.Q. Jones, Tracey Walter, Richard Masur.
When was Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann released and how long is it?
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann was composed by Michael Nesmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann?
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).