The Wraith (1986)
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- PG-13
- 1h 33min
- Action, Horror
- 21 Nov 1986 (USA)
- Movie
In a small town in Arizona, a mysterious man/spirit descends from the sky and manifests in a sports car and targets a local violent road-racing gang of motor heads, headed by a ruthless bully who'll do anything to get what he wants.
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Cast verified as complete
| Charlie Sheen | ... |
The Wraith / Jake
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| Nick Cassavetes | ... |
Packard
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| Sherilyn Fenn | ... |
Keri
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| Randy Quaid | ... |
Loomis
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| Matthew Barry | ... |
Billy
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| David Sherrill | ... |
Skank
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| Jamie Bozian | ... |
Gutterboy
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| Clint Howard | ... |
Rughead
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| Griffin O'Neal | ... |
Oggie
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| Chris Nash | ... |
Minty
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Vickie Benson | ... |
Waitress
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Jeffrey Sudzin | ... |
Redd
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Peder Melhuse | ... |
Murphy
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Michael Hungerford | ... |
Stokes
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| Steven Eckholdt | ... |
Boy in Daytona
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| Liz Kern | ... |
Girl in Daytona
(as Elizabeth Cox)
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Richard Alexander | ... |
Sandeval
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| Christopher Bradley | ... |
Jamie
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Joan H. Reynolds | ... |
Policewoman
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Anthony Auriemma | ... |
Student at Falls (uncredited)
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Clinton James Austin | ... |
Guy at Zoo Burger Stand (uncredited)
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| Brooke Burke | ... |
Waitress on Roller Skates (uncredited)
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Jeffery Feaster | ... |
Teen at Falls (uncredited)
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Derek K. Nielsen | ... |
Boy at Burger Stand (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mike Marvin | ||
Written by
| Mike Marvin | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Buck Houghton | ... | executive producer |
| John Kemeny | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Jeffrey Sudzin | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Michael Hoenig | ||
| J. Peter Robinson | ||
Cinematography by
| Reed Smoot | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Scott Conrad | ||
| Gary Rocklen | ||
Editorial Department
| John A. Amicarella | ... | assistant editor (as John Alan Amicarella) |
| Curtis Edge | ... | apprentice editor |
| Christian Wagner | ... | assistant editor (as Christian Adam Wagner) |
Casting By
| Ilene Starger | ||
Art Direction by
| Dean Tschetter | ||
Set Decoration by
| Michele Starbuck | ||
Makeup Department
| Leslie Ann Anderson | ... | hair stylist (as Leslie Anne Anderson) |
| Kathryn Fenton | ... | makeup artist (as Kathryn Miles Logan) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Leon Dudevoir | ... | first assistant director |
| Judy 'Lucky' Kemeny | ... | second second assistant director (as Judi Kemeny) |
| Mike Topoozian | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Linda Faye Beall | ... | art department coordinator |
| Gene R. Bolinski Jr. | ... | set dresser |
| Corrine Bonneau | ... | assistant props |
| Star Fields | ... | leadman |
| Roy 'Bucky' Moore | ... | property master |
| Charles Peterson | ... | head scenic artist |
| Marilyn Vance | ... | visual consultant |
| Joel Youngerman | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| John K. Adams | ... | sound editor (as John Adams) |
| Terry Chambers | ... | sound editor |
| Paul B. Clay | ... | sound designer (as Paul Clay) / sound effects supervisor (as Paul Clay) |
| Gabriel Cubos | ... | boom operator (as Gabe Cubos) |
| Robert W. Glass Jr. | ... | dubbing mixer (as Robert Glass Jr.) |
| Walt Martin | ... | location sound |
| Bob Minkler | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Tally Paulos | ... | adr supervisor |
| Richard Portman | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Greg Stacy | ... | sound editor |
| James Troutman | ... | sound effects supervisor |
| Ed Fassl | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Tim Partridge | ... | dolby sound consultant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Phil Cory | ... | special effects designer |
| Lenny Dalrymple | ... | special effects assistant: Tuscon |
| Hans Metz | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Ken Speed | ... | special effects coordinator (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| James Belohovek | ... | miniature animator: VCE |
| Beverly Bernacki | ... | optical effects: VCE |
| Steve Burg | ... | effects animator: VCE (as Steven Burg) |
| Jammie Friday | ... | effects animator: VCE |
| Spencer Gill | ... | optical effects: VCE |
| Ed Harker | ... | optical effects: VCE |
| Peter Kuran | ... | visual effects producer: VCE |
| Kevin Kutchaver | ... | effects animator: VCE |
| Jo Martin | ... | administration: VCE |
| Alan Munro | ... | visual effects designer |
| Jacqueline Zietlow | ... | administration: VCE |
Stunts
| Bobby Bass | ... | stunt player |
| Sandy Berumen | ... | stunt player |
| Fred Culbertson | ... | stunt player |
| Steve M. Davison | ... | stunt player (as Steve Davison) |
| David R. Ellis | ... | stunt player (as David Ellis) |
| Freddie Hice | ... | stunt player (as Fred Hice) |
| Billy Hank Hooker | ... | stunt player |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunt coordinator / stunt designer |
| Norman Howell | ... | stunt player (as Norm Howell) |
| Randy Peters | ... | stunt player |
| Karen Price | ... | stunt player (as Karen Elayna Price) |
| John Sullivan | ... | stunt player |
| Dick Ziker | ... | stunt player |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chuck Colwell | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Ian Dodd | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| David Dubois | ... | electrician |
| Eric J. Goldstein | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Eric Goldstein) |
| George Griner | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| John R. Hernandez | ... | grip (as John Hernandez) |
| George A. Hock | ... | electrician (as George Hock) |
| Jeff 'Moose' Howery | ... | dolly grip (as Jeff Howery) |
| Bruce Ingram | ... | camera operator: second unit / first assistant camera |
| Richard Kuhn | ... | best boy |
| Michael E. Little | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Michael Little) |
| Brent Loefke | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael Lund | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Tim Nash | ... | electrician |
| Tracy Neftzger | ... | key grip |
| Dennis L. Peterson | ... | gaffer |
| Patrick Reddish | ... | best boy |
| Takashi Seida | ... | still photographer |
| Steven Shaw | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Steve Shaw) |
| Don Simandl | ... | grip |
| Christopher Tufty | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Chris Tufty) |
Casting Department
| Marla Tate | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elinor Bardach | ... | costumer |
| Jim Beinke | ... | costume builder: Wraith (as James B. Beinke) |
| Andrew Kenworthy | ... | costume builder: Wraith (as Andrew W. Kenworthy) |
| Glenn Ralston | ... | costumer |
| Marilyn Vance | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Dan Dewey | ... | assistant location manager |
| Jack N. Young | ... | location manager (as Jack Young) |
Music Department
| Jolene Cherry | ... | music supervisor |
| Rick Hart | ... | score recordist |
| Jim Weidman | ... | music editor |
| Pat Woods | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Harriotte H. Aaron | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Gary Hellerstein | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Lee Nashold | ... | driver: insert car |
| Randy Peters | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Victoria Ahrens | ... | assistant: Mr. Kemeny |
| Emily Blanton | ... | extras coordinator |
| Lisa C. Cook | ... | production coordinator |
| Cherie Franklin | ... | dialogue coach |
| Gina Genova | ... | production secretary (as Gina L. Genova) |
| John Grace | ... | production assistant |
| Gordon K. Kee | ... | production accountant (as Gordon Kee) |
| Jerrie Ken | ... | production assistant |
| Leslie Meigs | ... | production assistant |
| Morrie Nierenberg | ... | assistant accountant |
| Warren Oliver | ... | craft service (as Warren S. Oliver) |
| John Sullivan | ... | mechanic |
| Laura Watt | ... | nurse |
| Joe Woolridge | ... | head of security (as Sgt. Joe Woolridge) |
| Rob Harris | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Bruce Ingram | ... | this film is dedicated to the memory of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- New Century Vista Film Company (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Medusa Communications and Marketing (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Succéfilm AB (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Lightning Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Cinemax (1987) (United States) (tv)
- Juno Media (1987) (Norway) (VHS)
- Vestron Television (1988) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Videomax (Mexico) (VHS)
- USA Network (1989) (United States) (tv)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Lightning Video (1991) (United States) (VHS) (reprint)
- Live Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- RTL Plus (1991) (Germany) (tv)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Kinnevik Media Properties (1992) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Starmaker Entertainment (1997) (United States) (video)
- Modern Entertainment (1999) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- N.M. International (Norway) (VHS)
- WGN America (2001) (United States) (tv)
- Astro Distribution (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Platinum Disc (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Atlantic Film (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Sunfilm Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD) (special edition)
- NSM Records (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Muller Media (United States) (tv)
- VCL Communications (Germany) (video) (laserdisc)
- Vestron Video (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
- Visual Concept Engineering (VCE) (visual effects)
Other Companies
- CBS Records (soundtrack album)
- Lion's Gate Studios (re-recording)
- Otto Nemenz International (cameras and lenses supplied by)
- Unique Movie Cars (picture cars)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 stabs the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death for being intimate with a girl whom Walsh wants for himself, the mysterious Jake Kesey arrives, an extremely cool motor-biker with an invincible car. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Billy under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis can not - the methodical and otherworldly elimination of Packard's criminal gang. Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | He's not from around here. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,700,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Dedicated to the memory of Bruce Ingram, who worked on the film as an assistant cameraman. He was the single person killed when the camera car overturned. See more » |
| Goofs | In the race between the Wraith and the red Daytona they come up on a Ford Escort that the Daytona has to swerve past. A few seconds later the Daytona swerves around it again. Also, during the race between the Wraith and the Firebird there is a brief point of view shot of a car swerving to avoid the same Escort. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Trailer Trauma 3: 80s Horrorthon (2017). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Where's the Fire See more » |
| Quotes |
Jake:
Well, it's time for me to hit the road. My business here is finished. Before I do, I want you to have somethin'. [hands Billy his car keys] Jake: She's yours now. Billy Hankins: Who's mine? Jake: It's outside. Turbo Interceptor. The only one in existence. Does very special things. Take care of it, will ya? Billy Hankins: Who are you, bro? Jake: You said it, Billy [Jake gives him a knowing look] Jake: ... I Gotta Go. See more » |