Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)

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Title: Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Tagline: Lyle Swann is a champion off-road racer. But to the people of 1877, he's something very, very different...

Genre: Science Fiction, Western

Director: William Dear

Cast: Fred Ward, Peter Coyote, L.Q. Jones, Tracey Walter, Richard Masur, Belinda Bauer, Ed Lauter, Chris Mulkey, Macon McCalman, Jonathan Bahnks, Laurie O'Brien, Bruce Gordon, Susan Dear, William Dear, Ben Zeller, Tommy Leyba, Ernie Quintana, Miguel Sandoval, Reginald Johnson, Philip L. Mead, Manny Smith, Ray Valdez, Sam Chadwyck, Rusty Dillen, Joseph V. DiPrima, Audie Edmondson, Buddy Edmondson, Raleigh Gardenhire, Christopher Garrett, Luce Rains, Luke Jones, Curtis Plagge, Robert Dunbar, Gibbeaun Monkette, Andrew Hines, Michael Nesmith, Alan Swain

Status: Released

Release: Aug 26, 1982

Runtime: 94

Plot: Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must try to make it out of the Old West alive and find a way back to modern times.

"Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann" is a fascinating blend of science fiction and Western genres, directed by William Dear and released on August 26, 1982. The film stars Fred Ward as Lyle Swann, a character who finds himself unexpectedly transported back to the year 1877 due to a time travel experiment gone awry.

The film's unique premise combines the rugged charm of the Old West with the thrilling elements of time travel, creating a narrative that explores the clash between modern technology and historical settings. Notably, the film's producer and co-writer, Michael Nesmith, was a member of the 1960s pop group The Monkees, adding an interesting layer to its production background.

The movie is a cult favorite, particularly among fans of genre mash-ups, and it stands out for its adventurous spirit and the performance of Fred Ward, who brings a rugged authenticity to the role of Lyle Swann. The film's tagline, "Lyle Swann is a champion off-road racer. But to the people of 1877, he's something very, very different..." captures the essence of the film's humorous and adventurous tone. The soundtrack, composed by Nesmith, further enhances the film's quirky and adventurous atmosphere.