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Wind

Wind

Wind

Wind

The only thing better than winning the America's Cup is losing it... and winning it back.

1992•2h 6m•

★6.2(43 ratings)

ActionDrama

Overview

In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.

Director

Carroll Ballard

Writers

Jeff Benjamin, Roger Vaughan, Rudy Wurlitzer, Mac Gudgeon, Kimball Livingston

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Main Cast

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Will Parker

Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey

Kate Bass

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Morgan Weld

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Jack Neville

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Joe Heiser

Rebecca Miller

Rebecca Miller

Abigail Weld

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

George

Ned Vaughn

Ned Vaughn

Charley Moore

Michael Higgins

Michael Higgins

Artemus

Ken Kensei

Ken Kensei

Swami

Bill Buell

Bill Buell

Danny

Ron Palillo

Ron Palillo

Tony

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Carroll Ballard

Writing

Story: Jeff Benjamin
Story: Roger Vaughan
Screenplay: Rudy Wurlitzer
Screenplay: Mac Gudgeon
Story: Kimball Livingston

Production

Producer: Tom Luddy
Associate Producer: Betsy Pollock
Executive Producer: Fred Fuchs
Executive Producer: Francis Ford Coppola
Casting: Linda Phillips-Palo
Producer: Mataichirô Yamamoto

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Basil Poledouris

Cinematography

Director of Photography: John Toll

Editing

Editor: Michael Chandler

Art Direction

Production Design: Lawrence Eastwood
Set Decoration: Bobbie Frankel

Costume & Make-Up

Key Hair Stylist: Peggy Nicholson
Costume Design: Marit Allen

Keywords

australiasportsboatsailingrace

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The only thing better than winning the America's Cup is losing it... and winning it back."

#2

The film had a budget of $29.0M but only grossed $5.5M, losing $23.5M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 126 minutes (2h 6m).

#4

It was a co-production between: Japan, United States of America.

#5

The film was directed by Carroll Ballard.

#6

The screenplay was written by Rudy Wurlitzer and Mac Gudgeon.

#7

The score was composed by Basil Poledouris.

#8

Cinematography was handled by John Toll.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0105824.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

43 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Wind

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Japan, United States of America

Budget:

$29,000,000

Revenue:

$5,519,569

Production Companies:

American Zoetrope

American Zoetrope

Filmlink International