The Ride (1997) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

This rodeo family film stars Michael Biehn as a former bull-riding champ. After a barroom conflict, boozing gambler Smokey Banks (Biehn) is sentenced to community service at a ranch camp for orphans and underprivileged kids -- where young Danny O'Neil (Brock Pierce) recognizes the ex-champ. Terminally ill, Danny is bald from chemotherapy, and he requests training from the champ that could prepare him to compete at a junior dude's event. As the training gets underway, the tough cowboy soon realizes his own problems are minor league compared with Danny's. Not to be confused with another 1998 release titled Ride. - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
12/02/1997
DVD Release Date:
11/01/2001
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for pervasive strong language including sex-related dialogue.
Run Time:
101 min.
Distributor(s):
Worldwide
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Battling Illness, Redemption
Tone:
Earnest, Poignant, Tearjerking, Earthy
Keywords:
barroom-brawl, camp, cancer, chemotherapy, community-service, gambling, orphan, rodeo
Language:
English
Status:
DVD