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Riding High (1981): Cast

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Riding High is a 1981 action drama directed by Ross Cramer, starring Eddie Kidd as Dave Munday, Irene Handl and Murray Salem. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Riding High (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Ross Cramer
Genres
Action , Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Riding High About?

The premise of Riding High without spoilers.

Set in early‑1980s Britain, this drama follows a restless young motorcycle messenger who, seeking excitement beyond his daily routes, decides to train for a prestigious racing competition. Directed by Ross Cramer, the film stars stunt rider Eddie Kidd alongside Irene Handl and Murray Salem.

Riding High Themes & Keywords

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  • young
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Cast & crew

Riding High Cast & Characters

Eddie Kidd leads the cast as Dave Munday, with Irene Handl as Gran and Murray Salem as Marvin Ravensdorf. Directed by Ross Cramer; 23 actors are credited in all.

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Cars

Cars in Riding High

43 cars on screen, including the Yamaha YZ 400 and the 1940 Bedford OYD.

All 43 cars
  • Yamaha YZ 400 in Riding High Yamaha YZ 400 Main role
  • 1940 Bedford OYD in Riding High 1940 Bedford OYD Important role
  • 1974 Buick Riviera in Riding High 1974 Buick Riviera Important role
  • 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine in Riding High 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role
Details

Riding High Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Pekelný skok” and “Pe cai mari”.

Also known as
  • Pekelný skok
  • Pe cai mari

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FAQ

Riding High FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Riding High, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Riding High?

Riding High runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Riding High released?

Riding High was released on May 1, 1981.

Who directed Riding High?

Riding High was directed by Ross Cramer.

Who is in the cast of Riding High?

Riding High stars Eddie Kidd as Dave Munday, Irene Handl as Gran and Murray Salem as Marvin Ravensdorf, among 23 credited actors.

Does Riding High have a post-credit scene?

No. Riding High has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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