The Joyriders (1999)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Bradley Battersby

Writers (WGA):

Jeff Spiegel (written by) &
Bradley Battersby (written by)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

A suicidal older man, Gordon Trout (Martin Landau), is kidnapped for his car and money by three runaway...

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Cast

Martin Landau	...	Gordon Trout
Kris Kristofferson	...	Eddie
Shawn Hatosy	...	Cam
Heather McComb	...	Crystal
Elisabeth Moss	...	Jodi
Diane Venora	...	Celeste
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Debbie Bisno	...	Pancake Waitress
Steve Bond	...	Highway Patrolman
Michael Chieffo	...	Res-Wel Manager
Kathleen S. Dunn	...	Wendy Trout
Cameron Glenar	...	Thug
Satch Huizenga	...	Trucker
Jamielyn Kane	...	Foster Sister (as Jamielyn Gamboa)
Jay Karnes	...	Donald Trout
Robert Knott	...	Cliff
Sage Leonard	...	Jodi's brother
Al Mancini	...	Older Man at Movie
Jennifer Massey	...	Nurse
William Francis McGuire	...	Man in Movie Line
Peter Paige	...	Family Restaurant Waiter
Angela Paton	...	Rita Mae Tuttle
Onika Pointer	...	Pig Muffin
Tim Pulice	...	Fresno Cop
Mike Rademaekers	...	Foster Father
William Shockley	...	Pony Tail Trucker
Nils Allen Stewart	...	Biker
Dick Stilwell	...	Detective Osborne
David Vegh	...	Sales Clerk
Branden Williams	...	Teen Thug
Francine Witkin	...	Elderly Lady

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence and drug content.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Iceland:12 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Historic Columbia River Highway, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA

Company:

Joyriders Productions LLC

Trivia:

Cameo: [Norm Miller]the executive producer makes a cameo appearance as Santa Claus in front of the mall.

Movie Connections:

References It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Soundtrack:

So Far From Home

An interesting film about conflict, struggle, and change.

An interesting film about conflict, struggle, and change. While the quality of the film itself was lower than standard, it presented a very realistic out look on homeless youth and the gritty, day-by-day survival on the streets. Throw in a suicidal elderly man who get's caught in the middle of the youth's criminal rampage, and you have an excellent character study of the human nature, and the power of change. Can this old man change the course of these rebellious teenagers? Can these teenagers change this old man's out look on life? Yes to both. This was a great film with a powerful message. A nod to Kris Kristofferson's character who presented the TRUE answers for all the lead characters. Also to the film-makers for the AWESOME choice of music used throughout the film. I was impressed with the acting by the three teenagers, and Martin Landau was already a proven win. Bravo!