Movie·1985·1h 53m
American Flyers
Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.
Directed By
John Badham
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his sibling, and invites him on a trip to the Rockies. There, the brothers bond over their shared enthusiasm for cycling and decide to enter a grueling bike race through the mountains. However, Marcus' health soon begins to fail, and David must compete without his brother at his side.
Written By
Steve Tesich
Producer
Gareth Wigan, Paula Weinstein
Cinematography
Donald Peterman
Music
Greg Mathieson
Editor
Jeff Jones
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
127 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Kevin Costner
Marcus Sommers
David Marshall Grant
David
Rae Dawn Chong
Sarah
Alexandra Paul
Becky
Janice Rule
Mrs. Sommers
Luca Bercovici
Muzzin
Robert Townsend
Jerome
John Amos
Dr. Conrad
Jennifer Grey
Leslie
Doi Johnson
Randolph
John Garber
Belov
James Terry
Hitchhiker
Jessica Nelson
Hitchhiker
Tom Lawrence
Timekeeper
Brian Drebber
Race Announcer
Judith Jordan
Woman Reporter
Katherine Kriss
Vera
Jan Speck
Receptionist
// crew
Crew
John Badham
Director
Steve Tesich
Screenplay
Jeff Jones
Editor
Frank Morriss
Editor
Dallas Puett
Editor
Gareth Wigan
Producer
Paula Weinstein
Producer
Greg Mathieson
Original Music Composer
Lee Ritenour
Original Music Composer
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
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