This movie was a staple of my childhood. I even rode BMX well into my 20's. I wore out the VHS tape watching this movie. It was more impactful than star wars for me. I LOVED it and still do.
@@80sNostalgiaFlex Yo tengo 40 años y estoy pensando en comprarme una nueva bmx. ¿Estoy también en crisis? Alomejor es que aún nos sentimos vivos. Saludos desde Barcelona España
This movie HAS to be one of the most rented VHS tapes in the 80s. I absolutely LOVED this movie as a kid. For me it was BMX, Skateboarding and Ninjas growing up. A good weekend was renting American ninja, Thrashin and RAD.
born in 86 but my brother was 81. I would beg my mom to make my brother let me watch it in his room with his friends and it was like I was in the VIP lounge with the coolest dudes in town, watching the coolest movie of all time. Nobody will understand the impact of this movie unless you were a part of it. Absolutely groundbreaking.
This movie was such a huge part of my childhood. It was because of this movie that I got a ‘91 GT Performer; neon yellow with black mags. I sucked lol but man, when I was on it, I felt like I just won Helltrack! And the songs…oh man…Thunder In Your Heart and Break The Ice…dude I’m 40 now and I still jam out to those tunes today. Criminally underrated classic!! 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻
This movie is unwatchable only thing was the stunts a girl in my art class in the 2nd grade had brought this movie In on vhs in 1992 I was 8 the whole class hated it I borrowed the vhs tape from the girl in my class and watched it 3 times to figure out the plot🇺🇸
At the 25th anniversary in Calgary, Hal was asked what is his favorite movie he's made. To paraphrase his answer "I know what movie you want me to say, but my favorite is Hooper, its a movie about the Hollywood stunt world, basically a movie about my life. I also love Smokey and the Bandit and Cannonball Run because of how successful they were. BUT non of those movies ever had any type of reunion, and here we are in Calgary with hundreds of fans"
I BMXed for nearly 3 years in the 80s because of this, and we were the founders of the movement in my hometown. We had nothing, no rotors, no chromoly frames. But we still rocked. Nice times! Greetings from Messi`s town in Argentina :-)
Super crazy he talks about the number 33 right off the bat!! I saw that in the movie and knew exactly what it was all about. It shows the world who truly is in control. As a kid I never noticed, but now I notice it in absolutely EVERYTHING. Cool to have a Texas connection with you guys.
I just happened upon the movie at a video rental store way back in 1988 and I had my dad get it. It became a major staple of my childhood. I had a BMX bike at the time and try as I might I was in my dad's driveway trying stunts which lead to many scrapes, scratches and bruises.
I would love to ask Bill if he knows where those "rhinestone parachute pants" are during the bike dance "Bicycle boogie" scene in Rad (is that Rodney Bingenheimer doing the announcing in that scene?)I never noticed him as a 14 year old, watching this movie and only noticed it just few months ago at 51. Those are most unique and I actually think they're pretty cool& vintage.
He’s absolutely right about RAD having such a tremendous impact on BMX the movie included elements of Flatland, Vert/Park, Street, Dirt Jumping & Racing which are the primary competitive areas of BMX & it had the biggest impact on BMX until ESPN’s X-Games (which began nine years later, during the summer of 1995 in Providence & Newport, Rhode Island). This movie blurred the line between Freestyle BMX (Flatland, Vert, Park & Street) & BMX Racing.
In the '80s, while my peers were playing with GI Joe figures and playsets, I spent many afternoons riding and doing tricks on my Diamond Back BMX bike with mag wheels. I have the scars on my knees and elbows to prove the amount of nasty spills I took trying to emulate Cru Jones. I could never do all the tricks in RAD but I could do a couple and it felt incredible when you can pop a wheelie and spin the handle bar several times. This movie is a reminder of how times were better in the '80s and believe it or not, Lori Loughlin from 1986 was a complete smokeshow.
I love dBMX as a kid and it was a huge part of my life as a kid in no small part to this movie. Today I ride gravel, which is actually much more like the qualifying races in Rad than any riding I did as a kid. Point is, I'm almost 40 and I can easily say that this movie is a huge reason I've loved cycling since as far back as I can remember.
I'd go rent Rad as a kid start watching it then in the middle of it quit watching it and go get on my bike and hit some jumps my dad let me build with the loader. Even in the freezing cold I'd do that lol . Eventually got to race for a few years then got to high school and it faded out till just recently picked up a 91 Dyno and a 90 performer..lol still living the dream
I would love to ask Bill if he knows where those "rhinestone parachute pants" are during the bike dance scene in Rad. I never noticed him as a 14 year old, watching this movie and only noticed it just few months ago at 51. Those are most unique and I actually think they're pretty cool& vintage.
I was 18 when this movie was released in theaters. I remember my friends and I didn't have a party to go to that night so we ended up in Hollywood and one of my friends wanted to watch the movie. I used to ride BMX in the late 1970s so I agreed. I thought the movie was cheesy but also enjoyable. I developed a crush on Aunt Becky.
Man, back in '88, I watched this VHS every day. I was 9-10 years old and tried my hardest to do the tricks I saw on screen. I could only manage bunny hops, endos and wheelies.
I named my Son after this movie I want to say is a Top5 movie my son's name is Kruden Kru after Cru & den is named after Ken Shamrock fighting out of the Lions Den.The 1'st time I saw Rad was on Betta video tape
This movie was a staple of my childhood. I even rode BMX well into my 20's. I wore out the VHS tape watching this movie. It was more impactful than star wars for me. I LOVED it and still do.
Same here dude
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Same! I'm thinking of getting one now! Am I having a mid life crisis 😂
@@80sNostalgiaFlex Yo tengo 40 años y estoy pensando en comprarme una nueva bmx. ¿Estoy también en crisis? Alomejor es que aún nos sentimos vivos.
Saludos desde Barcelona España
Me too. And this movie just fueled that fire to ride day and night.
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This movie HAS to be one of the most rented VHS tapes in the 80s. I absolutely LOVED this movie as a kid. For me it was BMX, Skateboarding and Ninjas growing up. A good weekend was renting American ninja, Thrashin and RAD.
I'm 53. Love this movie. I Raced BMX From 1986 -2000.
born in 86 but my brother was 81. I would beg my mom to make my brother let me watch it in his room with his friends and it was like I was in the VIP lounge with the coolest dudes in town, watching the coolest movie of all time. Nobody will understand the impact of this movie unless you were a part of it. Absolutely groundbreaking.
Love it. One of my fav movies all time. God those were the days
This movie was such a huge part of my childhood. It was because of this movie that I got a ‘91 GT Performer; neon yellow with black mags. I sucked lol but man, when I was on it, I felt like I just won Helltrack! And the songs…oh man…Thunder In Your Heart and Break The Ice…dude I’m 40 now and I still jam out to those tunes today. Criminally underrated classic!!
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"Send me an Angeeeelllllll"
This comment brought tears. I that me back today. How I felt on my bike....fearless.
The greatest films about cycling of the 80s. It will always be incredible for years to come.
This movie is unwatchable only thing was the stunts a girl in my art class in the 2nd grade had brought this movie In on vhs in 1992 I was 8 the whole class hated it I borrowed the vhs tape from the girl in my class and watched it 3 times to figure out the plot🇺🇸
RAD was one of my favorite movies as a kid in the 80s . It holds a special place for me as a kid !
Great interview! Still love this movie till this day and I'm almost 42
I'm 55 and still love this movie
At the 25th anniversary in Calgary, Hal was asked what is his favorite movie he's made. To paraphrase his answer "I know what movie you want me to say, but my favorite is Hooper, its a movie about the Hollywood stunt world, basically a movie about my life. I also love Smokey and the Bandit and Cannonball Run because of how successful they were. BUT non of those movies ever had any type of reunion, and here we are in Calgary with hundreds of fans"
Classic movie. Takes me back to the golden years...Thank You great interview.
So happy rifftrax is making fin of this movie in the summer🍩
I BMXed for nearly 3 years in the 80s because of this, and we were the founders of the movement in my hometown. We had nothing, no rotors, no chromoly frames. But we still rocked. Nice times! Greetings from Messi`s town in Argentina :-)
Super crazy he talks about the number 33 right off the bat!! I saw that in the movie and knew exactly what it was all about. It shows the world who truly is in control. As a kid I never noticed, but now I notice it in absolutely EVERYTHING. Cool to have a Texas connection with you guys.
this movie poster is still on my wall, my favorite movie growing up. great video thanks!
Turning 49 years old next month and this film is one of my converted favorites. All the way from Oz with much love ❤🙏
Went tonight. Sat in the theater giddy and feeling like I was 8 years old all over again!
Still love this movie
My hero!!! Man, he aged well!
Legend. Thank you for the memories and inspiration.
R.A.D. has always been my favorite as an 80's kid, even the soundtrack always gets you pumped up and pedal faster...
I have my Rad movie coming in this week as well. I'm stoked, Yeah dudes!
I just happened upon the movie at a video rental store way back in 1988 and I had my dad get it. It became a major staple of my childhood. I had a BMX bike at the time and try as I might I was in my dad's driveway trying stunts which lead to many scrapes, scratches and bruises.
I just reviewed my Rad Poster in the mail today!
Rocky movie with a bike (even had Talia Shire)
Watched RAD so much as a kid
At first, I thought it was shot in the US. Then, I heard it was shot in Canada.
I loved it and now i am 43 i love it more
I would love to ask Bill if he knows where those "rhinestone parachute pants" are during the bike dance "Bicycle boogie" scene in Rad (is that Rodney Bingenheimer doing the announcing in that scene?)I never noticed him as a 14 year old, watching this movie and only noticed it just few months ago at 51. Those are most unique and I actually think they're pretty cool& vintage.
He’s absolutely right about RAD having such a tremendous impact on BMX the movie included elements of Flatland, Vert/Park, Street, Dirt Jumping & Racing which are the primary competitive areas of BMX & it had the biggest impact on BMX until ESPN’s X-Games (which began nine years later, during the summer of 1995 in Providence & Newport, Rhode Island). This movie blurred the line between Freestyle BMX (Flatland, Vert, Park & Street) & BMX Racing.
Inspired so many kids the works over
In the '80s, while my peers were playing with GI Joe figures and playsets, I spent many afternoons riding and doing tricks on my Diamond Back BMX bike with mag wheels. I have the scars on my knees and elbows to prove the amount of nasty spills I took trying to emulate Cru Jones. I could never do all the tricks in RAD but I could do a couple and it felt incredible when you can pop a wheelie and spin the handle bar several times. This movie is a reminder of how times were better in the '80s and believe it or not, Lori Loughlin from 1986 was a complete smokeshow.
rad rules. thank you, bill
I love dBMX as a kid and it was a huge part of my life as a kid in no small part to this movie. Today I ride gravel, which is actually much more like the qualifying races in Rad than any riding I did as a kid. Point is, I'm almost 40 and I can easily say that this movie is a huge reason I've loved cycling since as far back as I can remember.
He knows his 33.
Awesome movie, so many great memories
I'd go rent Rad as a kid start watching it then in the middle of it quit watching it and go get on my bike and hit some jumps my dad let me build with the loader. Even in the freezing cold I'd do that lol . Eventually got to race for a few years then got to high school and it faded out till just recently picked up a 91 Dyno and a 90 performer..lol still living the dream
I loved this movie have watched it over 10 times loved it so much
Tube el honor de ver esa película..crecí entre bmx....quisiera conseguirla y poder verla
I would love to ask Bill if he knows where those "rhinestone parachute pants" are during the bike dance scene in Rad. I never noticed him as a 14 year old, watching this movie and only noticed it just few months ago at 51. Those are most unique and I actually think they're pretty cool& vintage.
I think a sequel would be awesome them as the parents . Same as the goonies we need a sequel
Where's bill's TH-cam I need to subscribe 💯🙋🏻
This movie inspired millions of kid's me included...i never raced bmx but my Two brothers did an my oldest brother won the Australian HELL TRACK
I was 18 when this movie was released in theaters. I remember my friends and I didn't have a party to go to that night so we ended up in Hollywood and one of my friends wanted to watch the movie. I used to ride BMX in the late 1970s so I agreed. I thought the movie was cheesy but also enjoyable. I developed a crush on Aunt Becky.
My favorite movie coming up
Love this film! This is still my number 1# movie til this day.
Man, back in '88, I watched this VHS every day. I was 9-10 years old and tried my hardest to do the tricks I saw on screen. I could only manage bunny hops, endos and wheelies.
Just watched it again. 😂 I’m 45 years old now.
Rad is the best
I named my Son after this movie I want to say is a Top5 movie my son's name is Kruden Kru after Cru & den is named after Ken Shamrock fighting out of the Lions Den.The 1'st time I saw Rad was on Betta video tape
RAD Was my childhood!! Preston where did you get your RAD Poster?
It’s a Mondo poster! They released a limited amount a few years ago
Rad thrashing gleaming a cube airborne North Shore.All those great movies from the eighties
If you don’t love RAD….I can’t help you.
I quit motocross to ride bikes after this movie.
Exelent bmx Rad#1💪
Went as well is this the after the ending credits got up and left heard there was a short clip at the end
Who else watched the intro/entro and ran outside and tried to do all the tricks? I could never do the cherry picker.
Wow man like wow!!
CRU FOREVER 👍 💪
Adrian was his mom, Adrian was mad that he skipped his SATs, to do the bicycle race.
I miss my powder blue Mongoose
Eddy was the real hero.
Eddie fiola should have been the real actor and star. No offense to Bill though. A real rider would have made the character more believable.
Aunt Becky was his girlfriend in the film rad.
i love rad...my father wrote
Does he have a Instagram?
Unwatchable movie 🤣
He can barely ride a bicycle in real life and is a horrible actor...LOL
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You're a weirdo
Iron man could have been Cru Jones.