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Radio Flyer (1992)

PG_13 114 min  -  Drama  -   21 February 1992 (USA)
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A father recounts a dark period of his childhood when he and his little brother lived in the suburbs.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lorraine Bracco ...
Mary
John Heard ...
Daugherty
Adam Baldwin ...
The King
Elijah Wood ...
Mike
Joseph Mazzello ...
Bobby
Ben Johnson ...
Geronimo Bill
Sean Baca Sean Baca ...
Fisher
Robert Munic ...
Older Fisher
Garette Ratliff Henson ...
Chad (as Garette Ratliff)
Thomas Ian Nicholas ...
Ferdie
Noah Verduzco Noah Verduzco ...
Victor Hernandez
Isaac Ocampo Isaac Ocampo ...
Jorge Hernandez
Kaylan Romero Kaylan Romero ...
Jesus Hernandez
Abraham Verduzco Abraham Verduzco ...
Carlos Hernandez
T.J. Evans T.J. Evans ...
Big Raymond
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Storyline

A father reminisces about his childhood when he and his younger brother moved to a new town with their mother, her new husband and their dog, Shane. When the younger brother is subjected to physical abuse at the hands of their brutal stepfather, Mike decides to convert their toy trolley, the "Radio Flyer", into a plane to fly him to safety. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>  

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Boy | Radio Flyer | Childhood | Dog | Abuse  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for theme (child abuse) and violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Força da Ilusão See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$4,651,977 (USA)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The sacking of original director David M. Evans, replacing him with Richard Donner, and later re-shoots following test screenings meant that this modest little film's budget jumped from $15 million to $30 million. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Mikey and Bobby are running through the sewer, both of them fall several times into the dirty sewage. However, there is no sign of grime or sewage on their clothes when they face the bullies. See more »

Quotes

Older Mike: We called him 'The king', because... that's what he liked to be called.
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Soundtracks

"Lovesick Blues"
Written by Cliff Friend & Irving Mills
Performed by Patsy Cline
Courtesy of MCA Records See more »