American Flyers
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- John Badham
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Kevin CostnerMarcus Sommers
David Marshall GrantDavid
Rae Dawn ChongSarah
Alexandra PaulBecky
Janice RuleMrs. Sommers
Luca BercoviciMuzzin
Robert TownsendJerome
John AmosDr. Conrad
Jennifer GreyLeslieD
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Flyers about?
- 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.
- Who directed American Flyers?
- American Flyers was directed by John Badham.
- When was American Flyers released?
- American Flyers was released on August 16, 1985.
- How long is American Flyers?
- American Flyers has a runtime of 1h 53m.
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