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fter the untimely death of his father, 11-year-old Obie runs away from his suburban home which he shares with his mother and daughter.
He accidentally finds himself in South Side Chicago where trouble soon finds him. He is subsequently mugged and the most unfortunate thing of all is that the watch his late father gave him is taken.
He soon meets a young boy called Scam who is trying in vain to find his father of whom he has never met. Scam is about to be put into a foster care if he cannot prove a blood relative is caring him for. As the two boys become fast friend they decide to search for his father.
Along the way two gangsters take chase after them because the two boys have stolen their car. Did I mention it happens to have a dead body in the trunk?!
This is a feel good movie that can be enjoyed by all. As a child this movie was my favourite and I would watch it everyday. It thrilled me that two kids around my age could steal a car and go on a wild adventure.
The two kids could not be any different. We have a black kid form the wrong side of the track teamed with a white kid from suburban life. The way the two come together is exciting and fast paced with laughs along the way.
It combines humour and serious issues in a light-hearted way and keeps the 80's feel good vibe alive and kicking.
If you have not seen this movie already, then why not? I recommend you view it and treasure it always. And if you have seen it, then watch it again!
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This movie embodies friendship. This is good in any movie. There is hardly any violence, so it can be viewed by most ages. It is quite a corny movie and in some places a bit unbelievable, but in my eyes is your typical fun 80's movie.
The actors themselves are not household names but they play their characters very well. You will find yourself both captivated and saddended by the two boys predicaments but will cheer as it all comes together in the end.
Classic 80's...
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Paul Winfield who plays Johnny Red has appeared in many movies. You will most likely recognise him from Mars Attack as Gen. Casey. 
Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas also penned "Flashdance, "Jagged Edge" and later, such 90's classics as "Basic Instinct".
Ricky Busker was nominated for Best young actor in a motion picture comedy in the Ninth Annual Youth in Film Awards 1986-1987. Incidentally, the winner was Patrick Dempsey for "Can't buy me love".
Darius McCrary is best known for playing Eddie Winslow on the ABC sitcom "Family Matters". -Thanks to Rafael Orduna
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One location was a home in Hinnsdale,chicago.. Most of it was filmed in chicago-outside of downtown amd I think somewhere in the south for the ending. Some of the locations were vintage "scary" [Thanks to Andrea Bebel -Who played "ally", sister of Obie in the film]
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There are not many hit songs in the film, bit you might recognise the the main theme song, which is called "Freedom Overspill" by Steve Winwood.
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