Ryder, P.I. (1986)
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This low-budget detective comedy has its moments of hilarity and will amuse anyone familiar with American television programs and movies. Dave Hawthorne is Sky Ryder, an off-the-wall detective with a wholly inept sidekick named Eppie (Bob Nelson). The two intrepids have been on a case for a year now, trailing the wrong woman, when they happen to save a damsel in distress (Frances Raines) as she's attacked by three nasty bikers who turn out to be FBI agents. Once thrown together by fate, romance develops between Ryder and the woman, though the danger has hardly ended. Sky Ryder stops the action now and again to do some great send-ups of well-known movie stars, indicating just how seriously one should take this film. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- David Hawthorne, Bob Nelson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Karl Hosch, Chuck Walker, (more)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Ryder, P.I.
This low-budget detective comedy has its moments of hilarity and will amuse anyone familiar with American television programs and movies. Dave Hawthorne is Sky Ryder, an off-the-wall detective with a wholly inept sidekick named Eppie (Bob Nelson). The two intrepids have been on a case for a year now, trailing the wrong woman, when they happen to save a damsel in distress (Frances Raines) as she's attacked by three nasty bikers who turn out to be FBI agents. Once thrown together by fate, romance develops between Ryder and the woman, though the danger has hardly ended. Sky Ryder stops the action now and again to do some great send-ups of well-known movie stars, indicating just how seriously one should take this film. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Ryder, P.I.
- David Hawthorne - Sky Ryder
- Frances Raines - Valerie
- Bob Woods - Prof. Throckmorton
- Kim Lurie - Maria
- Bob Nelson - Eppie
- John Mulrooney - Gang Leader
- Howard Stern - Ben Wah
- Chuck Rader - Detective Hoolihan
- Director(s):
- Chuck Walker, Karl Hosch
- Writer(s):
- David Hawthorne, Karl Hosch, Charles Walker
- Producer(s):
- Karl Hosch
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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