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Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)

"Lyle Swann is a champion off-road racer. But to the people of 1877, he's something very, very different..."

5.319821h 34mEN
Science FictionWestern

Directed by William Dear

Rating

5.3/10

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

EN

Release

August 27, 1982

Director

William Dear

Official Trailer

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Overview

Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must ...

Cast

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Lyle Swann

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Porter Reese

L.Q. Jones

L.Q. Jones

Ben Potter

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Carl Dorsett

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Claude Dorsett

Belinda Bauer

Belinda Bauer

Claire Cygne

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Padre

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Daniels

Macon McCalman

Macon McCalman

Dr. Sam

Jonathan Bahnks

Jonathan Bahnks

Jesse

Laurie O'Brien

Laurie O'Brien

Terry

Bruce Gordon

Bruce Gordon

Earl

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must try to make it out of the Old West alive and find a way back to modern times.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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