Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
“In one desperate race for prize and glory, Charlie and Grace join the human race.”
Synopsis
A World War I deserter competes in the first long-distance motorcycle race.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-10
Top Cast
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David Carradine
Charlie Swattle
Brenda Vaccaro
Grace Wolf
L.Q. Jones
Floyd
R.G. Armstrong
Al Barber
Terry Kiser
Lester Neal
Jesse Vint
Calvin Hawk
Noble Willingham
Pop Bauer
Ralph James
Bill Bartman
David Hayward
Cannonball McCall
Stephen Ferry
Official
Tracy Harris
Black Man
Robert Plumb
Drummer
Jack Brennan
Howard Johnson
Lynda Abbott
Waitress
Hal Earley
Owen Hazlitt
William S. Bartman
Second Farmer
Whit Clay
Wesley Wolf III
Joe Unger
Bank Teller
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 15, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$444K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Gleason
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $444K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carver
Michael Gleason, Howard Friedlander, Ed Spielman
Stu Phillips
William Birch
Anthony Redman, Eric Orner
Roger Corman, Saul Krugman
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Carver
Director
Roger Corman
Producer
Saul Krugman
Producer
Anthony Redman
Editor
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
William Birch
Director of Photography
Eric Orner
Editor
Michael Gleason
Screenplay
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider about?
A World War I deserter competes in the first long-distance motorcycle race.
Who directed Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider?
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider was directed by Steve Carver.
Who stars in Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider?
The principal cast of Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider includes David Carradine, Brenda Vaccaro, L.Q. Jones, R.G. Armstrong, Terry Kiser.
When was Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider released and how long is it?
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider make at the box office?
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider grossed $444K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider was composed by Stu Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider?
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).