American Flyers (1985)
Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.
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.
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Kevin CostnerMarcus Sommers
David Marshall GrantDavid
Rae Dawn ChongSarah
Alexandra PaulBecky
Jennifer GreyLeslie
John AmosDr. Conrad
Janice RuleMrs. Sommers
Luca BercoviciMuzzin
Robert TownsendJeromeKeywords
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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.
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American Flyers has a runtime of 113 minutes.
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