Summaries

The story of a 10-year old boy genius who invents a mentally interactive communication device for the U.S. Military and is then kidnapped by a shadowy organization and rescued by a famous stunt pilot.

Boy inventor, 10-year old Christopher Brook, invents a new interactive communication device for the U.S. Military. It permits a receiver to see and hear what the sender is experiencing. Helping test the device is famed stunt pilot, Zach Taylor. However, the device and its young inventor are in danger. A shadowy organization lead by an unseen woman identified only as the Spider Lady attempts to have the device stolen and the inventor kidnapped. Christopher is helping conduct the test and has with him his neighborhood friend, Misty Sommers. The test is successful however; mayhem breaks out following the test. In skirmish after skirmish, the friends are plunged into international intrigue and mystery. In an exciting air chase, Taylor's amazing stunt piloting and physical daring saves both the invention and the inventor. In an exciting climax, the Spider Lady's henchmen are caught and the female rogue is nearly trapped in her lair. True to the original novel, she is never caught and promises to return another day. Christopher Brook's invention is a success as is Zach's dramatic rescue.—Evelyn Caine

Details

Keywords
  • courage
Genres
  • Family
Release date Aug 5, 1988
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Houston, Texas, USA
Production companies Sandpiper Productions

Box office

Budget $3900000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 19m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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