The Wraith
"He's not from around here..."
Originally released in 1986. The Wraith is a action/science fiction film. directed by Mike Marvin.
Starring Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, and Sherilyn Fenn
Synopsis
Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh beats the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death after finding him with his girlfriend, a mysterious power creates Jake Kesey, an extremely cool motor-biker who has a car which is invincible. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Bill under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis couldn't; eliminate Packard's criminal gang the hard way...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (495 votes)
Budget
$2.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.5M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,700,000
- Revenue
- $3,500,000
Production Companies
- New Century Entertainment Corporation
- Alliance Entertainment
- Turbo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wraith about?
Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh beats the decent teenager Jamie...
Who directed The Wraith?
The Wraith was directed by Mike Marvin.
How long is The Wraith?
The Wraith has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Wraith released?
The Wraith was released on October 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wraith?
The main cast of The Wraith includes Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid, Matthew Barry.
Is The Wraith worth watching?
The Wraith has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 495 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.