Challenge the Wind(1991)
Challenge the Wind Synopsis
Matt Harding is a boy in trouble on the journey of a lifetime. When a judge orders him to live with grandparents he's never known in a sleepy, farm town, his only plans are for escape. When he arrives at the farm, he begins to face the reality of his father's tragic death in Vietnam... and his own anger. Shunned by the townspeople, Matt runs up against the school's best athlete. But one day Matt finds he has a special gift... he was born to be a track star. With the gentle, but firm hand of his grandfather, the two spend hours everyday training. What Matt learns from his grandfather is much more than winning a race. It is competing in life and the words, "Run every race like it's your last race" would carry him far beyond the finish line.
Challenge the Wind (1991) is a drama film directed by Bill Blackburn, released on January 5, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Mark Whittington, Jay Jones, Katy Dickson and Leigh Smith. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Blackburn
- Writers:
- Ken Howard, Bill Blackburn, Marla Young
- Producers:
- Ken Howard, John Bateman, Bill Norman
- Cinematographer:
- John Bateman
- Production:
- Jack M. Sell Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Challenge the Wind Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mark Whittington
Mark Whittington
as Matt Harding
Jay Jones
as Grandpa Harding
- Katy Dickson
Katy Dickson
as Maryanne
- Leigh Smith
Leigh Smith
as Emily
- James Collins
James Collins
as Billy Dale
- Norma Smith
Norma Smith
as Grandma Harding
- Jack Shamblin
Jack Shamblin
as Robert
- Bill Dickson
Bill Dickson
as Principal
- Paula Baxter
Paula Baxter
as Teacher
- Orin Frank
Orin Frank
as Sheriff
- Tom Shankle
Tom Shankle
as Barber
- John Bateman
John Bateman
as Preacher
Key crew
Directed by Bill Blackburn, written by Ken Howard, Bill Blackburn and Marla Young, produced by Ken Howard, John Bateman and Bill Norman.
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Challenge the Wind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Challenge the Wind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Challenge the Wind online?
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Who stars in Challenge the Wind?
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The main cast of Challenge the Wind (1991) includes Mark Whittington, Jay Jones, Katy Dickson, Leigh Smith and James Collins. The film was directed by Bill Blackburn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Challenge the Wind released?
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Challenge the Wind was released on January 5, 1991 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Challenge the Wind worth watching?
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Challenge the Wind (1991) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.