Long before they were Hollywood icons, and River Phoenix made their feature film debuts in Explorers .
plays Wolfgang Muller, the neighborhood science prodigy. Interestingly, Phoenix was cast against type; he originally auditioned for the "tough kid" role but was so good he was given the part of the nerdy genius. Explorers 1987 HD - Altadefinizione01
rounds out the trio as Darren Woods, the practical-minded friend who provides the muscle and the junkyard parts needed to build their ship, the Thunder Road . The "Unfinished" Third Act Explorers (1985) - IMDb Long before they were Hollywood icons, and River