The Dirt Bike Kid
“When the going gets tough... the tough go flying!”
Synopsis
When his mother sends Jack off with money to buy groceries, he comes home with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious, but when Jack uses the magic bike to save the local hot dog stand from the clutches of corrupt big business, he becomes the town hero.
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The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-03
Top Cast
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Peter Billingsley
Jack Simmons
Stuart Pankin
Mr. Hodgkins
Anne Bloom
Janet Simmons
Patrick Collins
Mike
Sage Parker
Miss Clavell
Chad Sheets
Bo
Gavin Allen
Max
Danny Breen
Flaherty
Weasel Forshaw
Big Slime
John William Galt
Chief
Courtney Kraus
Beth
Holly Schenck
Sue
Al Evans
Mr. Zak
Angie Bolling
Pretty Woman
Gena Sleete
Widow White
Betty King
Secretary
Bill Shaw
Ben
Barnett Shpritz
Little Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hoite C. Caston
- Screenplay & Story
- David Brandes, Lewis Colick
- Original Score
- Bill Bowersock, Phil Shenale
- Original Title
- The Dirt Bike Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- FilmDallas Pictures, Trinity Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hoite C. Caston
David Brandes, Lewis Colick
Bill Bowersock, Phil Shenale
Daniel Lacambre
Julie Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Corman
Producer
Bill Bowersock
Original Music Composer
Phil Shenale
Original Music Composer
Hoite C. Caston
Director
David Brandes
Screenplay
Lewis Colick
Screenplay
Daniel Lacambre
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dirt Bike Kid
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What is The Dirt Bike Kid about?
When his mother sends Jack off with money to buy groceries, he comes home with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious, but when Jack uses the magic bike to save the local hot dog stand from the clutches of corrupt big business, he becomes the town hero.
Who directed The Dirt Bike Kid?
The Dirt Bike Kid was directed by Hoite C. Caston.
Who stars in The Dirt Bike Kid?
The principal cast of The Dirt Bike Kid includes Peter Billingsley, Stuart Pankin, Anne Bloom, Patrick Collins, Sage Parker.
When was The Dirt Bike Kid released and how long is it?
The Dirt Bike Kid was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dirt Bike Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dirt Bike Kid was composed by Bill Bowersock, Phil Shenale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dirt Bike Kid?
The Dirt Bike Kid holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).