The Wraith (1986)

Name: The Wraith
Director: Mike Marvin
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1986-10-01
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid

Action Science Fiction

Director: Mike Marvin

Cast: Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid

Runtime93 min

Rating15

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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 beats the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death after finding him with his girlfriend, a mysterious power creates Jake Kesey, an extremely cool motor-biker who has a car which is invincible. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Bill under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis couldn't; eliminate Packard's criminal gang the hard way...

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The Wraith (1986) directed by Mike Marvin is a thrilling fusion of action and science fiction, featuring a mysterious and highly capable 'wraith' car that takes on a gang of ruthless drag racers. Fans of Charlie Sheen's charismatic performances and high-octane car chases will find plenty to enjoy in this unique and visually striking film.

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The Wraith is a 1986 independently made American action-fantasy film, produced by John Kemeny, written and directed by Mike Marvin, and starring Charlie Sheen, Sherilyn Fenn, Nick Cassavetes, and Randy Quaid. The film was theatrically released November 21, 1986, on just 88 screens in the United States by New Century Vista Film Company.