Peter Youngblood Hills

AKA is the story of a disaffected youth's search for love, status, and identity in late 1970s Britain. 18-year old Dean is handsome and bright, but feels hampered by his working-class background and by his family. In order to make something of himself, Dean assumes another identity and manages to enter high society. (imdb)

Garland's novel centers on a young nicotine-addicted traveler named Richard, an avid pop-culture buff with a particular love for video games and Vietnam War movies. While at a hotel in Bangkok, he finds a map left by his strange, whacked-out neighbor, who just committed suicide. The map supposedly leads to a legendary island paradise where some other wayward souls have settled. (imdb)

Chechen rebels take over a Russian nuclear plant and it's up to a mysterious agent to stop them.

Family friendly adventure pic is centered on a serene young man who brings honor to the family firm as an outstanding race car driver. Fictional character first appeared in 1957 and has since been featured in 64 hardcover comic books. (Flixster)