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The Joyriders

The Joyriders

Life is a journey… so choose the right path

19994.51h 40mPG-13

Overview

The close-knit relationship among a trio of homeless teenagers is changed forever after they kidnap a suicidal septuagenarian for his car and money.

Directed by Bradley Battersby
Written by Bradley Battersby, Jeff Spiegel
Produced by Cindy Bond, Sarah Pillsbury, Midge Sanford
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Top Cast

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Gordon Trout

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Eddie

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Cam

Heather McComb

Heather McComb

Crystal

Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss

Jodi

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Celeste

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Debbie Bisno

Pancake Waitress

Steve Bond

Steve Bond

Highway Patrolman

Michael Chieffo

Michael Chieffo

Res-Wel Manager

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Kathleen S. Dunn

Wendy Trout

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Themes & Keywords

kidnappinghomeless teenager

About The Joyriders

The Joyriders is a crime, drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of kidnapping, homeless teenager. Directed by Bradley Battersby, it stars Martin Landau, Kris Kristofferson, Shawn Hatosy. 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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