Across the Tracks
Synopsis
When Billy returns from reform school he has to attend a different high school at the other side of town. He tries to start with a clean slate but his old rival doesn't make it easy on him and his buddy Louie tries to make him go astray again. His brother Joe, quite the opposite of Billy, is a good runner and determined to win a track scholarship. He suggests Billy to join his school's track team, which pits the two brothers against each other.
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Across The Tracks Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-25
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Ricky Schroder
Billy Maloney
Brad Pitt
Joe Maloney
Carrie Snodgress
Rosemary Maloney
David Anthony Marshall
Louie
Thomas Mikal Ford
Coach Walsh
John Linton
Brad
Cyril O'Reilly
Coach Ryder
Jack McGee
Frank
Annie Dylan
Linda
Kent Lipham
Big Ed
Bebe Drake
Mrs. Fischer (as Be Be Drake-Massey)
Jaime Gomez
Bobby (Teammate #1)
Larron Tate
Ronnie (Teammate #2)
Ron Marquette
Paulie (Brad's Friend #1)
Andrew Zeller
Tiny (Brad's Friend #2)
Michael Stoyanov
Mike (Teammate #3)
Dorit Sauer
Jessica
Jami Richards
Melani
Release History & Theatrical Window
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Tung
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandy Tung
- Original Score
- Joel Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Across the Tracks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Desert Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Tung
Sandy Tung
Joel Goldsmith
Michael Delahoussaye
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Tung
Director
Sandy Tung
Writer
Joel Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Michael Delahoussaye
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Tracks
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What is Across the Tracks about?
When Billy returns from reform school he has to attend a different high school at the other side of town. He tries to start with a clean slate but his old rival doesn't make it easy on him and his buddy Louie tries to make him go astray again. His brother Joe, quite the opposite of Billy, is a good runner and determined to win a track scholarship. He suggests Billy to join his school's track team, which pits the two brothers against each other.
Who directed Across the Tracks?
Across the Tracks was directed by Sandy Tung.
Who stars in Across the Tracks?
The principal cast of Across the Tracks includes Ricky Schroder, Brad Pitt, Carrie Snodgress, David Anthony Marshall, Thomas Mikal Ford.
When was Across the Tracks released and how long is it?
Across the Tracks was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Across the Tracks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Across the Tracks was composed by Joel Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the Tracks?
Across the Tracks holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).