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The Wraith
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The Wraith

1986-10-01 · 93 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Science Fiction

Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh beats the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death after finding him with his girlfriend, a mysterious power creates Jake Kesey, an extremely cool motor-biker who has a car which is invincible. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Bill under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis couldn't; eliminate Packard's criminal gang the hard way...

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Directors
Mike Marvin
Production companies
New Century Entertainment Corporation, Alliance Entertainment, Turbo Productions
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,700,000
Revenue
USD 3,500,000

Top Cast

Charlie SheenCharlie SheenJake Kesey / The Wraith
Nick CassavetesNick CassavetesPackard Walsh
Sherilyn FennSherilyn FennKeri Johnson
Randy QuaidRandy QuaidSheriff Loomis
Matthew BarryMatthew BarryBilly Hankins
Clint HowardClint HowardRughead
David SherrillDavid SherrillSkank
Jamie BozianJamie BozianGutterboy
Griffin O'NealGriffin O'NealOggie
Chris NashChris NashMinty
Vickie BensonWaitress
Peder MelhuseMurphy
Jeffrey SudzinRedd
Michael HungerfordStokes
Steven EckholdtSteven EckholdtGeorge in Daytona
Liz KernLiz KernGirl in Daytona (as Elizabeth Cox)
Christopher BradleyChristopher BradleyJamie Henkins
Jeffery FeasterJeffery FeasterTeen at Falls (uncredited)
Brooke BurkeBrooke BurkeRoller Skating Waitress (uncredited)
Richard AlexanderSandeval

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