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American Flyers

Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.

6.1

1985•1h 53m

When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his sibling, and invites him on a trip to the Rockies. There, the brothers bond over their shared enthusiasm for cycling and decide to enter a grueling bike race through the mountains. However, Marcus' health soon begins to fail, and David must compete without his brother at his side.

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Cast

Photo of Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Marcus Sommers

Photo of David Marshall Grant

David Marshall Grant

David

Photo of Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

Sarah

Photo of Alexandra Paul

Alexandra Paul

Becky

Photo of Janice Rule

Janice Rule

Mrs. Sommers

Photo of Luca Bercovici

Luca Bercovici

Muzzin

Photo of Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

Jerome

Photo of John Amos

John Amos

Dr. Conrad

Photo of Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey

Leslie

Photo of Barbara Barron

Barbara Barron

Autograph Hound

Photo of Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

Reporter

Photo of Eddy Merckx

Eddy Merckx

Self

Photo of Steven Van Zandt

Steven Van Zandt

Cyclist

Photo of G. Larry Butler

G. Larry Butler

Bicycle Enthusiast (uncredited)

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