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| Title: | Free Ride |
| Genres: | Comedy |
| Directed by: | Tom Trbovich |
| Written by: | Robert C. Bell; Lee Fulkerson; Ronald Z. Wang |
| Produced by: | Moustapha Akkad; Tom Boutross; Dusty Dukatz |
| Music by: | David C. Williams |
| Cinematography: | Beth DeSort |
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| Distributed by: | Manson International Trancas International Films |
| Released: | January 17th, 1986 |
| Rating: | R |
| Running time: | 92 min. |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
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Free Ride is an American independent feature film of the comedy genre. It was directed by Tom Trbovich and written by Robert C. Bell, Lee Fulkerson and Ronald Z. Wang. It was produced by Manson International and Trancas International Films and released theatrically on January 17th, 1986. Free Ride stars Gary Hershberger as Dan Garten, Reed Rudy as Greg Novak, Dawn Schneider as Jill Monroe, Peter DeLuise as Carl Beluga, Brian MacGregor as Elmer Reynolds, Warren Berlinger as Dean Stockwell, and a special appearance by buxom silver screen actress Mamie Van Doren as Debbie Stockwell.
Plot[]
The premise of the film involves a group of teenagers, led by a boy named Dan Garten, who steal a vehicle to go joy-riding with some hot girls, unaware that the back seat contains money that belongs to the mob. Once they notice that the vehicle is missing, the gangsters stop at nothing to retrieve their missing cash.
Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Gary Hershbeger | Dan Garten |
| Reed Rudy | Greg Novak |
| Dawn Schneider | Jill Monroe |
| Peter DeLuise | Carl Beluga |
| Brian MacGregor | Elmer Reynolds |
| Warren Berlinger | Dean Stockwell |
| Mamie Van Doren | Debbie Stockwell |
| Renee Props | Kathy |
| Chick Vennera | Edgar Ness |
| Anthony Charnota | Vinnie Garbagio |
| Mario Marcelino | Vito Garbagio |
| Joe Tornatore | Murray Garbagio |
| Ken Olfson | Mister Stanley Lennox |
| Liam Sullivan | Mister Moore |
| Frank Campanella | Old man Garbagio |
| Diana Bellamy | Woman guard |
| Tally Chanel | Candy |
| Terresa Hafford | Monique |
| Karen L. Scott | Stuck-up girl |
| Robert De Frank | Bartender |
| Jeff Winkless | Waiter |
| Vicki Seton | Marie |
| Mary Garripoli | Girl in slip |
| Kevin Welch | Brent |
| Sasha Jenson | Boy #1 |
| John Washington | Boy #2 |
| Christina MacGregor | Jill's friend |
| Robert Apisa | Thug #1 |
| Michael Carr | Thug #2 |
| Anthony Ragonese | Valet |
| Bob Bastanchury | Cabbie |
| Crystal Smart | Vito's girlfriend |
| Norman Panto | Accordian player |
| Elizabeth Cochrell | Nude girl #1 |
| Krista Lane | Nude girl #2 |
| Millie Moss | Lady in disco #1 |
| Robert Smart | Lady in disco #2 |
| Caroline Davis | Lady in disco #3 |
| Scott Waller | Singer |
| Tommy Girvin | Lead guitarist |
| David Blade | Bass guitarist |
| Mark Poynter | Keyboardist |
| Tony Pacheco | Drummer |
| Alan Baltes | Boarding school student |
Notes[]
- Free Ride was released on home video in VHS format in the United States by International Video Entertainment in 1987. It was also released in Canada by Cineplex Odeon that same year.
- This is the first movie produced by Trancas International Films. Trancas is also known for producing several installments in the Halloween film series.
- This is the tenth film produced by Manson International.
- This is Tom Trbovich's first feature film as a director. Prior to this, he directed a handful of television movies, TV specials and numerous episodes of various shows.
- This is screenwriter Robert C. Bell's only work in film.
- This is screenwriter Lee Fulkerson's first film work.
- This is screenwriter Ronald Z. Wang's only work in film.
- Producer Moustapha Akkad is best known for helming the Halloween film series, many of which were produced by Trancas International Films.
- Actress Renee Props, who plays Kathy, is credited as Babette Props in this film.
- Actor Anthony Ragonese, who plays a valet, is credited as Anthony S. Ragonese in this film.
- Actor Bob Bastanchury, who plays a cabbie, is credited as Robert E. Bastanchury in this film.
- German actress Krista Lane, who plays nude girl #2, is credited as Rebecca Lynne in this film. She is best known for her work in the adult film industry.
- This is the final film work for actress Elizabeth Cochrell.
Fun Facts[]
- The tagline for this film is, "Dan got his tuition the easy way - ...Unfortunately, somebody wants it back!"
External Links[]
- Free Ride at AMG
- Free Ride at IMDB
- Free Ride at Wikipedia
- Free Ride at Themoviedb.org
- Free Ride at Rotten Tomatoes
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