

The Joyriders
1999-04-16 · 100 min · ★ 4.8
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 LandauGordon Trout
Kris KristoffersonEddie
Shawn HatosyCam
Heather McCombCrystal
Elisabeth MossJodi
Diane VenoraCeleste
Steve BondHighway Patrolman
Michael ChieffoRes-Wel Manager
Jay KarnesDonald Trout
Robert KnottCliff
Jamielyn LippmanFoster Sister
Al ManciniOlder Man at Movie
Jennifer MasseyNurse
William Francis McGuireMan in Movie Line
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