Street Racer (film)
Encyclopedia
Street Racer is a 2008
action film
by The Asylum
. Its title is similar to the film Speed Racer
, but its overall plot bears a closer similarity to The Fast and the Furious
, and particularly The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
, which had been released in 2006
. The film is advertised by The Asylum as being based on true events.
in Los Angeles
. Wayne, having been traumatised by the events, vows to never race again, and is soon released as a reformed citizen.
Whilst Wayne attempts to restore his life and become an honest, hardworking member of society, he slowly finds himself being lured back into street racing by his former associates, for the chance to keep his title as the ultimate street racer of Los Angeles
.
2008 in film
This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
action film
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
by The Asylum
The Asylum
The Asylum is an American film studio and distributor which focuses on producing low-budget, usually direct-to-video productions. The studio has produced titles that capitalize on productions by major studios; these titles have been dubbed "mockbusters" by the press.-History:The Asylum was founded...
. Its title is similar to the film Speed Racer
Speed Racer (film)
Speed Racer is a 2008 American live action film adaptation of Tatsuo Yoshida's 1960s Japanese anime series of the same name, produced by Tatsunoko Productions. The film is written and directed by the Wachowskis...
, but its overall plot bears a closer similarity to The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious (2001 film)
The Fast and the Furious is a 2001 street racing action film starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster. Directed by Rob Cohen, The Fast and the Furious was the first mainstream film to feature the Asian automotive import scene in North America. It is the first film...
, and particularly The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a 2006 street racing action film directed by Justin Lin. It is the third installment in the The Fast and the Furious film series and currently the sixth in terms of series chronology...
, which had been released in 2006
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
. The film is advertised by The Asylum as being based on true events.
Plot
Johnny Wayne (Clint Browning) is an ex-racer who is serving in prison after crippling a young boy during an illegal street raceStreet racing
Street racing is a form of unsanctioned and illegal motor racing which takes place on public roads. Street racing can either be spontaneous or well-planned and coordinated. Well coordinated races are planned in advance and often have people communicating via 2-way radio/citizens' band radio and...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. Wayne, having been traumatised by the events, vows to never race again, and is soon released as a reformed citizen.
Whilst Wayne attempts to restore his life and become an honest, hardworking member of society, he slowly finds himself being lured back into street racing by his former associates, for the chance to keep his title as the ultimate street racer of Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
.
Cast
- Clint Browning as Johnny Wayne
- Dorothy Drury as Kelly
- Robert Pike Daniel as Red
- Jason Ellefson as Mickey Styles
- Dustin FitzsimonsDustin FitzsimonsDustin Fitzsimons is an American actor who has starred and appeared in several films, television shows, and commercials....
as Steve - Michael Crider as Briggs
- Connor Herlong as Daniel
- T.J. Zale as Robert
- Reggie Jernigan as Derek
- Kelli Dawn Hancock as Armenia
- Sinead McCafferty as Sheila
- Jennifer DorogiJennifer DorogiJennifer Dorogi is an American model, actress, host and style expert of Hungarian and Vietnamese descent.She is most recently known for her role as Amanda Bhandarkar on Fashion House and best known for hosting and collaborating in fashion shows such as Shop Like a Star and Shop Like a Star: Reel...
as Teddy
See also
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo DriftThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo DriftThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a 2006 street racing action film directed by Justin Lin. It is the third installment in the The Fast and the Furious film series and currently the sixth in terms of series chronology...
- A similar film released in 20062006 in film- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
- Death RacersDeath RacersDeath Racers is an American B movie directed by Roy Knyrim. Released direct-to-video on September 16, 2008, the film stars the hip hop group Insane Clown Posse and wrestler Scott "Raven" Levy.-Plot:...
- Another racing film by The AsylumThe AsylumThe Asylum is an American film studio and distributor which focuses on producing low-budget, usually direct-to-video productions. The studio has produced titles that capitalize on productions by major studios; these titles have been dubbed "mockbusters" by the press.-History:The Asylum was founded...
released in the same year
- Speed DemonSpeed Demon (film)For the Michael Jackson song, see Speed DemonSpeed Demon is a homoerotic horror film, released in 2003, and directed by David DeCoteau.- Plot :...
- Another film by The AsylumThe AsylumThe Asylum is an American film studio and distributor which focuses on producing low-budget, usually direct-to-video productions. The studio has produced titles that capitalize on productions by major studios; these titles have been dubbed "mockbusters" by the press.-History:The Asylum was founded...
released in 20032003 in filmThe year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,...
, which bears some similarity to Street Racer