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BMX Bandits

  • 1983
  • PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
6.8K
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BMX Bandits (1983)
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A trio of teen BMX enthusiasts become entangled with a group of bank robbers after discovering their cache of walkie-talkies.A trio of teen BMX enthusiasts become entangled with a group of bank robbers after discovering their cache of walkie-talkies.A trio of teen BMX enthusiasts become entangled with a group of bank robbers after discovering their cache of walkie-talkies.

  • Director
    • Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • Writers
    • Patrick Edgeworth
    • Russell Hagg
  • Stars
    • David Argue
    • John Ley
    • Nicole Kidman
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    6.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Trenchard-Smith
    • Writers
      • Patrick Edgeworth
      • Russell Hagg
    • Stars
      • David Argue
      • John Ley
      • Nicole Kidman
    • 49User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Trailer 0:31
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    Top Cast40

    David Argue
    David Argue
    • Whitey
    John Ley
    John Ley
    • Moustache
    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Judy
    Angelo D'Angelo
    Angelo D'Angelo
    • P.J.
    James Lugton
    James Lugton
    • Goose
    Bryan Marshall
    Bryan Marshall
    • The Boss
    Brian Sloman
    • The Creep
    Peter Browne
    Peter Browne
    • Police Constable
    Bill Brady
    • Police Sergeant
    Linda Newton
    • Policewoman
    Bob Hicks
    • Heavy #1
    Guy Norris
    Guy Norris
    • Heavy #2
    Chris Hession
    • Heavy #3
    Norman Hodges
    • The Drunk
    Tracy Wallace
    • Buxom Lady
    • (as Tracey Wallace)
    Michael Gillette
    • Vicar
    Brian Best
    • Supermarket Manager
    Jerry D'Angelo
    • Boy #1
    • Director
      • Brian Trenchard-Smith
    • Writers
      • Patrick Edgeworth
      • Russell Hagg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Crime
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    Drama
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    Family

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Nicole Kidman learned how to ride a BMX bicycle so she could be in this movie. Also, Kidman was chosen out of more than two hundred actresses who auditioned for the role of Judy.
    • Goofs
      When the bike is seen going down the water slide, the pedal on the underside has been removed.
    • Quotes
      • Judy: [to kidnappers] And they all turned into Zombies!
    • Crazy credits
      Nicole Kidman, James Lugton and Angelo D'Angelo are shown in scenes at the BMX bicycle racetrack during the concluding credits.
    • Connections
      Edited from The Killing of Angel Street (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      I See Boys
      (uncredited)
      Performed by Petra Gaffney

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 29, 1983 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Umbrella Entertainment - 2 Disc DVD (Australia)
      • Umbrella Entertainment - Blu Ray (Australia)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Short Wave
    • Filming locations
      • Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Nilsen Premiere
      • Paul Davies Film & Television Enterprises
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • A$1,050,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $381
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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