Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Director: William Dear
Actors: Fred Ward, Belinda Bauer, Peter Coyote
PlotLyle Swann, a champion off-road racer, enters a motorcycle rally in the California desert. Unbeknownst to him, an experimental time-travel project is being conducted nearby. During a high-speed race, Lyle inadvertently crosses paths with the experiment's temporal field and is transported back to the year 1875. Confused and disoriented, he finds himself in the rugged old west, armed only with his modern motorcycle and gear. The advanced technology and Lyle's unfamiliar appearance immediately draw attention from the locals, who are baffled by his futuristic equipment.
Mistaken for a demon or an agent of the devil by the superstitious townsfolk, Lyle struggles to adapt to the harsh landscape while fending off threats from curious bandits and lawmen. He befriends a compassionate woman named Claire, who helps him navigate this perilous new environment. Lyle's primary goal becomes finding a way back to his time, but complications arise as various factions, including a cunning outlaw, seek to exploit his advanced technology for their own gain. Lyle's journey becomes a desperate race against time as he confronts the dangers of the old west and the dramatic consequences of his inadvertent journey through time.
Writers: William Dear, Michael Nesmith
Release Date: 21 Jan 1983
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Timerider's affable charm and strong video and audio presentation make up for its silliness and light supplements, offering mild entertainment for a lazy afternoon.
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