Rad is a 1986 American sports drama film directed by Hal Needham and written by Sam Bernard and Geoffrey Edwards. The movie follows the story of Cru Jones, a high-school student and BMX enthusiast from a small town in Montana. Cru's ultimate dream is to qualify for Helltrack, the most prestigious BMX race in the world.
Cru's mother, played by Talia Shire, is supportive of his passion for BMX but also wants him to attend college. She believes that a college degree will provide her son with better opportunities in the future. Cru's younger sister, played by Laurie Gregg, is also a BMX fanatic and cheers him on at every race.
Cru's best friend, Christian Hollings, played by Bart Conner, is a skilled BMX racer and encourages Cru to pursue his dreams of competing in Helltrack. However, Christian's father, Duke, played by Jack Weston, is the main sponsor of Helltrack, and he is not fond of Cru and his rebellious ways.
As Cru trains for Helltrack, he also has to study for his SATs. This puts him in a difficult position as he must choose between his dream of BMX racing and his future academic goals. He is torn between pleasing his mother and pursuing his passion for BMX.
The climax of the movie sees Cru competing against some of the world's best BMX racers at Helltrack. The race is intense and dangerous, and Cru must use all his skills to overcome the obstacles and win the race. The movie ends with Cru achieving both his dreams by winning the race and receiving a scholarship to college.
The movie has become a cult classic and is still popular among BMX enthusiasts today. It is considered to be one of the best movies of its kind due to its exciting bike stunts and energetic soundtrack. It also has a strong message about following your dreams and never giving up.
