Silver Dream Racer
| Silver Dream Racer | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | David Wickes |
| Produced by | David Wickes |
| Written by |
Michael Billington (story) David Wickes (screenplay) |
| Starring | David Essex |
| Cinematography | Paul Beeson |
| Distributed by | Rank Organisation |
Release dates | 1980 |
Running time |
UK: 111 min USA: 101 min |
| Language | English |
Silver Dream Racer (1980) is a motor-racing film starring British pop star David Essex and Beau Bridges. The film was produced, written and directed by David Wickes. It would become the last film to be distributed by the Rank Organisation.[1]
Plot
Nick Freeman is an aspiring motorcycle racer. But after Nick's brother dies before he is able to test and race the new experimental motorcycle he's developed, Nick inherits the responsibility to prove his brother's design. In spite of a series of tough setbacks, including the loss of his girlfriend, Nick goes into the big race at the British Grand Prix with all his energy and concentration bent on winning. But underhanded American racer (Beau Bridges) is also among the competitors and he is determined to ruin Nick's chances. Numerous incidents happen before Nick crosses the finish line in first place.
Cast
- David Essex ... Nick Freeman
- Beau Bridges ... Bruce McBride
- Cristina Raines ... Julie Prince
- Clarke Peters ... Cider Jones
- Harry H. Corbett ... Wiggins
- Diane Keen ... Tina Freeman
- Lee Montague ... Jack Freeman
- Sheila White ... Carol
- Patrick Ryecart ... Benson
- Ed Bishop ... Al Peterson
- T. P. McKenna ... Bank Manager
- David Baxt ... Ben Mendoza
- Barrie Rutter ... Privateer
- Doyle Richmond ... Cider's Brother
- Nick Brimble ... Jack Davis
- Malya Woolf ... Mrs. Buonaguidi
- Stephen Hoye ... Clarke Nichols
- Richard LeParmentier ... Journalist
- Murray Kash ... 1st TV Reporter
- Bruce Boa ... 2nd TV Reporter
- Christopher Driscoll ... Photographer
- Leslie Schofield ... Reporter
- Robert Russell ... Garage Mechanic
- Morris Perry ... Financier
- Elisabeth Sladen ... Bank Secretary (as Elizabeth Sladen)
- Jim McManus ... Bike Salesman
- Antony Brown ... Executive
- Edward Kalinski ... Disco Boy
- Joanna Andrews ... Disco Girl
- Vincent Wong ... 1st Japanese Man
- Cecil Cheng ... 2nd Japanese Man
- David Neville ... Man at Bank
- Godfrey Jackman ... Bank Doorman
- June Chadwick ... Secretary
- Kate Harper ... 1st Party Guest
- Derrie Powell ... 2nd Party Guest
Production
This would be last feature film made by Harry H. Corbett.
Some scenes were filmed during the 1979 Grand Prix at Silverstone, Northamptonshire.
Barry Hart designed the Silver Dream and was built by James Valence.
Reception
The film was not a commercial success at the box office. It holds a 30% fresh rating on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.
References
- ↑ John Huxley. "Losses of £1.6m sound the knell for cinema production." Times [London, England] 7 June 1980: 17. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 16 Apr. 2014.