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.
Wind
“The only thing better than winning the America's Cup is losing it... and winning it back.”
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
Budget
29.0M
Revenue
5.5M
Status
Released
Production
American Zoetrope, Filmlink International
Cast
Matthew Modine
Will Parker
Jennifer Grey
Kate Bass
Cliff Robertson
Morgan Weld
Jack Thompson
Jack Neville
Stellan Skarsgård
Joe Heiser
Rebecca Miller
Abigail Weld
James Rebhorn
George
Ned Vaughn
Charley Moore
Michael Higgins
Artemus
Ken Kensei
Swami
Bill Buell
Danny
Ron Palillo
Tony
Matt Malloy
Lyle
Peter Montgomery
T.V. Commentator
Elmer Ahlwardt
Sarge
Saylor Creswell
Butler
Ron Colbin
Ted
Tom Fervoy
Jeff
Mark Walsh
Spider
Kim Sheridan
Rubsey
Bruce Epke
Sheik
Sean Leonard
Mooney
Eric Bruno Borgman
Australian Boater (uncredited)
Ian Paul Cassidy
Choco (uncredited)
Colleen Kelly
Bikini Girl (uncredited)
Dale Resteghini
Aussie Bad Boy (uncredited)
Video Gallery
Original Wind trailer (1992)
