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Supercross rivalry and romance collide on and off the dirt track in this 1980s motor sport drama.

WINNERS TAKE ALL

Fast bikes. Fast women.

1987 · 1h 42m · PG-1 · Action / Adventure / Romance · IMDB TMDB

Billy Robinson has become the hottest hot-rodder on the professional motorcycle-racing circuit. But when he returns in triumph to his hometown to bask in all the adulation, he also skids into some pretty rank jealousy from envious motorcycling wanna-bes. And when a local race is organized, Billy must shift gears completely and compete against his best friend, Rick, for the top prize.

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What is Winners Take All about?

Winners Take All is a 1987 American action, adventure, and romance film directed by Fritz Kiersch about two young men whose friendship and rivalry come to a head in the high-speed, high-stakes world of Supercross motorcycling competition.

Programmer's Pick

If you think dirt bikes are only for daredevils, wait until you see the emotional wheelies these young riders pull. Winners Take All leans into 1980s bravado, where friendship is as bumpy as the track and romance revs just as loud as an engine.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the high-octane world of 1980s Supercross, Winners Take All follows the intersecting lives of two young men whose bond is tested by competition and ambition. When Billy Robinson, the reigning star of the professional motorcycle circuit, returns to his small hometown, he finds both applause and envy awaiting him. The tension escalates as a local race pits Billy against his childhood friend Rick Melon, blending the thrills of dirt bike racing with the complications of old friendships, rivalries, and budding romance. The film captures the adrenaline of the track and the emotional stakes off it, promising plenty of action, camaraderie, and youthful energy.

Details & Specs

Director
Fritz Kiersch
Writers
Ed Turner, Tom Tatum, Christopher W. Knight
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Adventure, Romance
Also Known As
Cross Riders - Teufelskerle auf heißen Maschinen, Taistelu voitosta, O Desafio dos Campeões

Cast & Crew

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Director: Fritz Kiersch Writers: Ed Turner +2 more
Don Michael Paul Don Michael Paul Rick Melon Kathleen York Kathleen York Judy McCormick Robert Krantz Robert Krantz 'Bad' Billy Robinson Deborah Richter Deborah Richter Cindy Wickes Peter DeLuise Peter DeLuise Wally Briskin Courtney Gains Courtney Gains Goose Trammel Paul Hampton Paul Hampton Frank Bushing Gerardo Mejía Gerardo Mejía Johnny Rivera Tony Longo Tony Longo Bear Nolan IG Isabel Grandin Peggy Nolan Virgil Frye Virgil Frye Sam Kimberley Kates Kimberley Kates Party Girl #1 Robin Stille Robin Stille Party Girl #3 Kathleen Kinmont Kathleen Kinmont Party Girl #5

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Why Cult

Supercross Spectacle

The film immerses viewers in a vibrant 1980s arena of professional and local motorcycle racing, showcasing stunts and the culture of Supercross.

Friendship and Rivalry

The complicated dynamic between Billy and Rick takes center stage, exploring how competition tests the bonds of old friends.

Romance in the Fast Lane

Amidst the roar of engines, young love adds another twist, blending action with a dose of 1980s romance.

Small Town Motor Sport

The film contrasts big-league racing with the personal stakes of a hometown showdown, capturing the drama of local competition.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Winners Take All released? +

Winners Take All was released in 1987.

Who directed Winners Take All? +

Winners Take All was directed by Fritz Kiersch.

How long is Winners Take All? +

Winners Take All has a runtime of 102 minutes.

What genre is Winners Take All? +

Winners Take All is an action, adventure, and romance film.

Where can I watch Winners Take All? +

You can watch Winners Take All on SassyFlix.

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