by Eleanor Mannikka
synopsis
In a rambling, somewhat uneven drama, 14-year-old Jack Simmons (Peter Billingsley) takes it on himself to help his friend, coach Mike (Patrick Collins), save his hot dog and soft drink concession. Mr. Hodgkins (Stuart Pankin) is a greedy, self-serving banker who is determined to raze Mike's hot dog stand and build a new bank on its site. Jack's primary resource in his fight against Mr. Hodgkins is a motorbike that does everything except speak French. With this motorized wonder (which starts itself), Jack tackles a gang of tough bikers and the infamous Mr. Hodgkins, taking him for a ride he will never forget.
characteristics
- Motorcyclist
- Motorcycle
- Home-alone
- Magic
- Racing
- Teen
- Sports
- Good-guy
- Bike
- Bank-executive
- Bank-clerk
- Bank-guard
- Bank-manager
- Bank-teller
- Bank-personnel
