American Flyers (1985)
American Flyers (1985)
Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.
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.

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Cast

Kevin Costner Kevin Costner As: Marcus Sommers
David Marshall Grant David Marshall Grant As: David
Rae Dawn Chong Rae Dawn Chong As: Sarah
Alexandra Paul Alexandra Paul As: Becky
Janice Rule Janice Rule As: Mrs. Sommers
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.
Certification: PG-13

Details

Genres: Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 16 August 1985

Country: US

Runtime: 113m

Company Credits

Company: WW Production, Warner Bros. Pictures

Revenue: $1,400,000

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Cast

Directed By

John Badham

John Badham

Director

Writing Credits

Steve Tesich

Steve Tesich

Screenplay

Production Crew

Gregg Champion

Gregg Champion

Associate Producer

Gareth Wigan

Gareth Wigan

Producer

Paula Weinstein

Paula Weinstein

Producer

Wallis Nicita

Wallis Nicita

Casting

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Marianna Elliott

Marianna Elliott

Costume Design

Mark Reedall

Mark Reedall

Makeup Artist

Damon Grill

Damon Grill

Hairstylist

Sound

Greg Mathieson

Greg Mathieson

Original Music Composer

Lee Ritenour

Lee Ritenour

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Donald Peterman

Donald Peterman

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Lawrence G. Paull

Lawrence G. Paull

Production Design

Garrett Lewis

Garrett Lewis

Set Decoration

Other Crew

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