American Flyers

American Flyers

113 mins | Drama | Aug. 16, 1985

When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his sibling, and invites him on a trip to the Rockies. There, the brothers bond over their shared enthusiasm for cycling and decide to enter a grueling bike race through the mountains. However, Marcus' health soon begins to fail, and David must compete without his brother at his side.

American Flyers

113 mins | Drama | Aug. 16, 1985

American Flyers
When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his sibling, and invites him on a trip to the Rockies. There, the brothers bond over their shared enthusiasm for cycling and decide to enter a grueling bike race through the mountains. However, Marcus' health soon begins to fail, and David must compete without his brother at his side.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Warner Bros. Pictures, WW Production
Original title American Flyers
Directors John Badham
Writers Steve Tesich

Cast

Kevin Costner

as Marcus Sommers

Rae Dawn Chong

as Sarah

Alexandra Paul

as Becky

Jennifer Grey

as Leslie

John Amos

as Dr. Conrad

Janice Rule

as Mrs. Sommers

Luca Bercovici

as Muzzin

Robert Townsend

as Jerome