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Un amour de moto

Original title: The Dirt Bike Kid
  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.6K
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Un amour de moto (1985)
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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Jack, despite his mother's anger, saves a local hot dog stand from corrupt big business using a magic bike, becoming the town hero.Jack, despite his mother's anger, saves a local hot dog stand from corrupt big business using a magic bike, becoming the town hero.Jack, despite his mother's anger, saves a local hot dog stand from corrupt big business using a magic bike, becoming the town hero.

  • Director
    • Hoite C. Caston
  • Writers
    • David Brandes
    • Lewis Colick
    • Julie Corman
  • Stars
    • Peter Billingsley
    • Stuart Pankin
    • Anne Bloom
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hoite C. Caston
    • Writers
      • David Brandes
      • Lewis Colick
      • Julie Corman
    • Stars
      • Peter Billingsley
      • Stuart Pankin
      • Anne Bloom
    • 22User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Peter Billingsley
    Peter Billingsley
    • Jack Simmons
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Mr. Hodgkins
    Anne Bloom
    Anne Bloom
    • Janet Simmons
    Patrick Collins
    Patrick Collins
    • Mike
    Sage Parker
    • Miss Clavell
    Chad Sheets
    • Bo
    Gavin Allen
    • Max
    Danny Breen
    Danny Breen
    • Flaherty
    • (as Daniel Breen)
    Weasel Forshaw
    • Big Slime
    • (as 'Weasel' Forshaw)
    John William Galt
    John William Galt
    • Chief
    Courtney Kraus
    • Beth
    Holly Schenck
    • Sue
    Al Evans
    • Mr. Zak
    Angie Bolling
    Angie Bolling
    • Pretty Woman
    Gena Sleete
    • Widow White
    Betty King
    • Secretary
    • (as Betty R. King)
    Bill Shaw
    Bill Shaw
    • Ben
    Barnett Shpritz
    • Little Man
    • Director
      • Hoite C. Caston
    • Writers
      • David Brandes
      • Lewis Colick
      • Julie Corman
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    BaronVon

    funny? yes. good? also.

    some movies are very good. others are very good, but only better. i'd have to say, based on seeing the movie, that the dirt bike kid is the ladder. peter billingsley showed his talent on the christmas story and then again on this movie he showed it again. this doesn't have any of those 'so called' fancy camera angles that other 'good movies' have. it has a real down to earth plot with down to earth actors.
    jptiger4

    BRILLIANT!!!

    I recently saw the movie on the "DISNEY CHANNEL" and I thought it was magnificant. After seeing this movie I think there should be a flying bike in all of the movies. I give it 40 * out of 40 * One of my most favorite movies of all time. Anyone who likes this one should see cop and a half and problem child 1 and 2
    Coxer99

    The Dirt Bike Kid

    Ordinary children's adventure about a teen with a magic motorcycle that "brakes" a banker's plans. Mostly unknown cast does what they can, but the film merely remains unforgettable. Pankin, Bloom and Breen are best remembered for the HBO series "Not Necessarily the News."
    10intrepidjournalist

    Sorta like... Herbie meets Motocross

    This, the Karate Kid Part II, and Flight of the Navigator were the first three movies I ever had on VHS, and boy did I wear them out. This is in many ways the classic 80s kid's movie story. Evil developer/lawyer types want to pave over the hot dog restaurant, or the Goonies' house, or Ernest's summer camp, or Demi Moore's grandparents, and our heroes spring into action!

    That hilarious kid who played Ralphie in A Christmas Story plays a nerd in a town where every kid inexplicably has a motorbike (even 12 y/o girls ride pink Vespas). He buys a junky old dirt bike that he fixes up in a montage scene, and the bike comes to life and can do awesome stuff on its own. Using his super-bike, Ralphie must stop a evil, greedy banker from paving over Mike's Dog House, the local hot dog joint.

    It's a fun movie for kids, and the good guys win at the end.
    10becke007

    One of the best kid movies of the 80's

    Don't listen to the above. This is one of the best pre-teen, teen-age movies of the mid-80's.

    While watching this movie today as an adult you see the flaws, but as a kid this movie has it all. The kid who serves as the hero, the evil bank villain, the baseball team, the hot mom, everything. If you want to escape life for 2hrs, this is one of your best bets to do so. Great time for kids and adults alike. Peter Billingsley and his motorcycle are one of the best duos of our time.

    Watch this movie and...

    SAVE MIKE'S DOGHOUSE!!!

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    • Trivia
      In the film commentary on the 2014 DVD release, director Hoite C. Caston says the original title for The Dirt Bike Kid was 'Crazy Wheels.'
    • Goofs
      There are several scenes where there is clearly a stuntman riding the YZ80.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Hodgkins: I'm sure you'll make a fine citizen if you grow up.

    • Connections
      Features Galaga (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Standing On The Edge Of Love
      Performed by Bill Bowersock and John Philip Shenale

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Dirt Bike Kid
    • Filming locations
      • Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • FilmDallas Pictures
      • Trinity Pictures (II)
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    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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