Bushwhacked (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bushwhacked |
|
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster
|
|
| Directed by | Greg Beeman |
| Produced by | Charles B. Wessler Paul Schiff |
| Written by | John Jordan Danny Byers Tommy Swerdlow Michael Goldberg |
| Starring |
|
| Music by | Bill Conti |
| Cinematography | Theo van de Sande |
| Editing by | Ross Albert |
| Studio | Fox Family Films |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | August 4, 1995 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $7.9 million (U.S. only) |
Bushwhacked is an exciting adventure comedy film from 1995. It stars Daniel Stern as a delivery guy who gets into a lot of trouble. The movie also features Jon Polito, Anthony Heald, and Brad Sullivan. Greg Beeman directed this fun film.
Did you know this movie was first planned as a spin-off from the Home Alone movies? Daniel Stern, who plays Max Grabelski, was supposed to play a reformed version of his character Marv from Home Alone. That's why Max might remind you a bit of Marv!
Contents
Adventure in the Mountains: The Story of Bushwhacked
This section tells you all about the exciting journey Max takes in Bushwhacked. It's a story full of mistaken identities and unexpected friendships.
Max's Big Problem
The movie starts with "Mad" Max Grabelski (Daniel Stern), a delivery man. He delivers packages for a rich man named Reinhart Bragdon (Anthony Heald). One night, Max finds a fire at Bragdon's mansion. He accidentally picks up a gun belonging to FBI Agent Palmer (Jon Polito). Max then has to run away.
Later, Max sees a news report. Agent Palmer claims that Bragdon died in the fire. Palmer also says Max started the fire to hide a big secret about money. Now, Max is wanted by the police. He learns that one last package needs to go to Bragdon's mountain cabin. Max decides to deliver it to clear his name.
Mistaken Identity on the Trail
Max heads towards Devil's Peak, where the cabin is. But a store clerk and a scoutmaster, Jack Erickson (Brad Sullivan), recognize him. Max has to act fast to escape. He tricks Erickson and takes his van. Soon, Max is mistaken for a scoutmaster who is supposed to lead a group of boy scouts.
Max pretends to be the scoutmaster. This helps him continue his journey towards Devil's Peak. Meanwhile, the FBI finds Erickson and sets up a base nearby. Agent Palmer and Erickson then chase after Max and the scouts. Max cleverly cuts a bridge, making it harder for them to follow.
Scouts Discover the Truth
As they travel, the scouts build a makeshift radio. They hear the news and realize who Max really is. They decide to help the police. The scouts put sleeping pills in Max's water. They also use smoke signals to show their location to Erickson.
Max falls asleep, but Agent Palmer captures him alone. Palmer promises the scouts a rescue helicopter. However, the scouts are suspicious and secretly follow them. Max wakes up and learns the shocking truth. Bragdon is alive, and he's a criminal! Palmer is working with Bragdon. Their plan was to steal money and make it look like Max was responsible.
A Daring Rescue Mission
Before Bragdon and Palmer can harm Max, the scouts jump in to help. They knock Palmer out. Max falls into a river, and the scouts follow him. They reach safety and throw their backpacks into the river. This makes Palmer and Bragdon think they are gone.
Without supplies, the scouts decide to stick with Max. They want to help him reach Devil's Peak. Meanwhile, one of the scout's mothers, Mrs. Patterson (Ann Dowd), finds a clue. She realizes Max is heading to Devil's Peak. She chases after them in her van.
Mrs. Patterson arrives first but is captured by Bragdon. Max and the scouts arrive as Bragdon gets the final package. Palmer catches up, but Erickson, who freed himself, stops him. Max sneaks into the cabin to free Mrs. Patterson. Bragdon appears and forces them to the edge of a cliff.
Mrs. Patterson's son, Gordy (Blake Bashoff), tries to stop Bragdon. He falls over the cliff but hangs onto a branch. Max quickly knocks Bragdon out. He then climbs down the cliff and pulls Gordy to safety.
Max Becomes a Hero
With Bragdon and Palmer captured, Max's name is cleared. Everyone knows he's innocent. Because of his brave actions, Max is given a special scoutmaster's honor. He is even put in charge of a bigger group of scouts for a new, challenging mission!
Meet the Cast
Here are the main actors and the characters they played in Bushwhacked:
- Daniel Stern as "Mad" Max Grabelski
- Jon Polito as Agent Palmer
- Brad Sullivan as Jack Erickson
- Ann Dowd as Mrs. Patterson
- Anthony Heald as Reinhart Bragdon
- Tom Wood as Agent McMurrey
- Blake Bashoff as Gordy Patterson
- Corey Carrier as Ralph
- Michael Galeota as Dana Jareki
- Michael P. Byrne as Mr. Fishman
- Natalie West as Mrs. Fishman
- Max Goldblatt as Barnhill
- Ari Greenberg as Milton Fishman
- Janna Michaels as Kelsey Jordan
- Michael O'Neill as Jon Jordan
