---
title: "Gleaming the Cube"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gleaming-the-cube-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1380
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Gleaming the Cube (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gleaming-the-cube-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gleaming the Cube is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Action. Produced and broadcast by Gladden Entertainment, The Turman-Foster Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen skateboarder hunts the truth behind a friend's death, using his board as a weapon."

### Why Watch
- High-energy skateboarding sequences
- Engaging teen detective storyline
- 1980s action vibe

### Caveats & Content Note
- PG-13 violence may feel dated
- Plot can be formulaic
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults comfortable with moderate action and crime themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, crime, thriller, youth

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/gleaming-the-cube-1989#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Graeme Clifford
- **Networks / Studios**: Gladden Entertainment, The Turman-Foster Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christian Slater** as *Brian Kelly*
- **Steven Bauer** as *Al Lucero*
- **Richard Herd** as *Ed Lawndale*
- **Ed Lauter** as *Mr. Kelly*
- **Le Tuan** as *Colonel Trac*
- **Peter Kwong** as *Bobby Nguyen*
- **Charles Cyphers** as *Harvey McGill*
- **Micole Mercurio** as *Mrs. Kelly*
- **Min Luong** as *Tina Trac*
- **Art Chudabala** as *Vinh Kelly*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character’s hobby?
He spends his time skateboarding, often in abandoned pools.

### Q: What triggers the protagonist’s investigation?
The death of someone close, ruled a suicide, which he believes is murder.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as crime, thriller, and action.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The film is rated PG-13.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on January 13, 1989.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gleaming the Cube — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1380)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*