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Speedway Junky (1999)

Movie ★ 5.3 104 min

Romance Drama Crime

A naive drifter runs away from his army father in hopes of making it on the car racing circuit. In Las Vegas, he meets a young scam artist, who develops a crush on him. He is then introduced to a whole gang led by a young hustler. The racer-to-be then gets a lesson in the wild side, getting involved in one situation after another.

Nickolas Perry Director Nickolas Perry Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 11, 1999
Runtime
104 min
Rating
R
Budget
$1.0M
IMDb
tt0155197
Language
Studio
Powers That Be Pictures, Magic Entertainment, Inc., , Miracle Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Jesse Bradford Jesse Bradford Johnny Jordan Brower Jordan Brower Eric Jonathan Taylor Thomas Jonathan Taylor Thomas Steve Daryl Hannah Daryl Hannah Veronica Erik Alexander Gavica Erik Alexander Gavica J.T. Tiffani-Amber Thiessen Tiffani-Amber Thiessen Wilma Price Patsy Kensit Patsy Kensit Donna Justin Urich Justin Urich Scooby Adrienne Frantz Adrienne Frantz Kelley Patrick Renna Patrick Renna Bud Timothy McNeil Russel Brian Stark Pez Boy Warren G Warren G Brentley Shaw Richard Balin Ticket Man Jaime Bergman Jaime Bergman Bombshell #1 Susan Gayle Clay Melanie Lucy Dawn Raver Girl #1 Kaleb Dixon Raver Boy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Speedway Junky about?
A naive drifter runs away from his army father in hopes of making it on the car racing circuit. In Las Vegas, he meets a young scam artist, who develops a crush on him. He is then introduced to a whole gang led by a young hustler. The racer-to-be then gets a lesson in the wild side, getting involved in one situation after another.
Who directed Speedway Junky?
Speedway Junky was directed by Nickolas Perry.
Who stars in Speedway Junky?
Speedway Junky stars Jesse Bradford, Jordan Brower, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Daryl Hannah.
When was Speedway Junky released?
Speedway Junky is a 1999 romance, drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Speedway Junky?
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