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The Joyriders
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The Joyriders

1999-04-16 · 100 min · ★ 4.8

Crime · Drama

The close-knit relationship among a trio of homeless teenagers is changed forever after they kidnap a suicidal septuagenarian for his car and money.

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Directors
Bradley Battersby
Production companies
Noram Entertainment, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, Joyriders Productions LLC, Providence Entertainment, Third Row Center Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Martin LandauMartin LandauGordon Trout
Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonEddie
Shawn HatosyShawn HatosyCam
Heather McCombHeather McCombCrystal
Elisabeth MossElisabeth MossJodi
Diane VenoraDiane VenoraCeleste
Debbie BisnoPancake Waitress
Steve BondSteve BondHighway Patrolman
Michael ChieffoMichael ChieffoRes-Wel Manager
Kathleen S. DunnWendy Trout
Cameron GlenarThug
Satch HuizengaTrucker
Jay KarnesJay KarnesDonald Trout
Robert KnottRobert KnottCliff
Sage LeonardJodi's Brother
Jamielyn LippmanJamielyn LippmanFoster Sister
Al ManciniAl ManciniOlder Man at Movie
Jennifer MasseyJennifer MasseyNurse
William Francis McGuireWilliam Francis McGuireMan in Movie Line
Peter PaigePeter PaigeFamily Restaurant Waiter

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