Silver Dream Racer

Silver Dream Racer
Directed by David Wickes
Produced by David Wickes
Written by David Wickes
Based on story by Michael Billington
Starring David Essex
Music by David Essex
Cinematography Paul Beeson
Production
company
Rank Film Productions
Distributed by Rank Organisation
Release date
  • 1980 (1980)
Running time
 111 minutes (UK)
101 minutes (U.S.)
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget $5 million[1]

Silver Dream Racer is a 1980 motor-racing film starring British pop star David Essex and Beau Bridges. The film was produced, written and directed by David Wickes. It would become the last film to be made by the Rank Organisation.[2][3]

Plot

Nick Freeman is an aspiring motorcycle racer. But after Nick's brother dies before he is able to test and race the new experimental motorcycle he's developed, Nick inherits the responsibility to prove his brother's design. In spite of a series of tough setbacks, including the loss of his girlfriend, Nick goes into the big race at the British Grand Prix with all his energy and concentration bent on winning. But underhanded American racer (Beau Bridges) is also among the competitors and he is determined to ruin Nick's chances. Numerous incidents happen before Nick crosses the finish line in first place.

Cast


Tuesday Weld had talks about playing the female lead. She eventually took another role and Cristina Raines took the part.[4]

Some scenes were filmed during the 1979 Grand Prix at Silverstone, Northamptonshire.

The Silver SDream Racer was a real bike.[5] Roger Marshall did most of David Essex's riding for the film.[6]

Barry Hart designed the Silver Dream.

Reception

The Guardian said "the story is as boring as hell."[7] The Los Angeles Times called it a "lively genre piece."[8]

The film was not a commercial success at the box office. It holds a 33% fresh rating on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Perry, S. (1980, Summer). FINANCE FOR LOCAL TALENT. Sight and Sound, 49, 144. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/1305511313?accountid=13902
  2. ↑ John Huxley. "Losses of £1.6m sound the knell for cinema production." Times [London, England] 7 June 1980: 17. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 16 Apr. 2014.
  3. ↑ Nicholas de Jongh, A. C. (1980, Jun 07). Rank films poised for final cut. The Guardian (1959-2003) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/186155411?accountid=13902
  4. ↑ SCHREGER, C. (1979, Jul 22). THE CASTING DIRECTORS--WHO, WHAT, WHY, HOW. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/158885421?accountid=13902
  5. ↑ "Whatever Happened to the Silver Dream Racer". Motorcycle News. July 2016.
  6. ↑ "Silver Dream Racer". Visor Down.
  7. ↑ Anatomy of an american dream. (1980, Mar 27). The Guardian (1959-2003) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/186245002?accountid=13902
  8. ↑ Thomas, K. (1984, Mar 31). 'SILVER DREAM RACER' AIRS ON THE Z CHANNEL. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/153766963?accountid=13902
  9. ↑ "Silver Dream Racer". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 21 October 2017.


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