On this day March 21 1986 the BMX-themed sports drama Rad premiered in theaters. Directed by Hal Needham the film starred Bill Allen Lori Loughlin Ray Walston and Talia Shire in a high-energy underdog story about competitive BMX racing.
Rad followed Cru Jones a young BMX rider who dreams of competing in the Helltrack race despite obstacles from corporate sponsors and local rivals. Though it underperformed at the box office earning just 2 million against a 3 million budget the film later gained a cult following among BMX fans and 80s movie lovers.
Fun fact: The famous bicycle dance scene between Bill Allen and Lori Loughlin set to Real Life’s song Send Me an Angel remains one of the most iconic moments in the film.
Trivia question: What other extreme sports film did Hal Needham direct before Rad that featured daredevil stunts?
Rad followed Cru Jones a young BMX rider who dreams of competing in the Helltrack race despite obstacles from corporate sponsors and local rivals. Though it underperformed at the box office earning just 2 million against a 3 million budget the film later gained a cult following among BMX fans and 80s movie lovers.
Fun fact: The famous bicycle dance scene between Bill Allen and Lori Loughlin set to Real Life’s song Send Me an Angel remains one of the most iconic moments in the film.
Trivia question: What other extreme sports film did Hal Needham direct before Rad that featured daredevil stunts?
