[2] Charlie Swattle, a laid-back World War I veteran (and possibly a deserter), swindles his way into the First Intercontinental Motorcycle Race and its hefty $5,000 prize, set to start on July the 4th, 1919.

At the race, Charlie must face the dangers of the road, cutthroat competitors, and the owner of a motorcycle company who will do absolutely anything for his team to win, including offering him a substantial bribe.

"[9] Senior Critic from Geek Vibes Nation Dillon Gonzales wrote: "Fast Charlie… The Moonbeam Rider is a bit of a shaggy dog of a feature, but it has its fair share of charm to win you over in the end.

[10] Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and film journalist Frank J. Avella wrote: "But the heart of this darkish comedy is Charlie's journey towards redemption and it's a mostly engaging one with a trio of terrific character actors (L.Q.

In 2022 was remastered and released in DVD and Blu-ray format by Kino Lorber, including audio commentary by film historian Eddy Von Mueller, theatrical trailer (newly mastered in 2K), and optional English subtitles.