Downhill Willie
“Heroism needs an imbecile”
Synopsis
Willie is a young man who has everything that he wants. He lives on a mountain, goes skiing whenever he wants and has a simple job working for an old man. But when the old man’s business is threatened, Willie signs up for the first Kamikaze run, a downhill skiing race where only the very best and craziest person will win. And Willie is a little bit crazy, only he doesn’t know it or care. In the competition, he meets a young woman named Annie, whom he falls a little bit in love with, but Willie also needs to fend off the schemes of Spider Bolton, a man who will do whatever it takes to win.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dunning, Michael Paseornek
- Original Score
- Norman Orenstein
- Original Title
- Downhill Willie
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Cinépix Film Properties, Ski Nuts Productions, ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mitchell
John Dunning, Michael Paseornek
Norman Orenstein
David Pelletier
Mark Sanders
Jeff Sackman, André Link, David Mitchell, John Dunning
Department Leadership Roster
David Mitchell
Director
John Dunning
Writer
Michael Paseornek
Writer
Mark Sanders
Editor
David Mitchell
Producer
John Dunning
Producer
David Pelletier
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downhill Willie
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What is Downhill Willie about?
Willie is a young man who has everything that he wants. He lives on a mountain, goes skiing whenever he wants and has a simple job working for an old man. But when the old man’s business is threatened, Willie signs up for the first Kamikaze run, a downhill skiing race where only the very best and craziest person will win. And Willie is a little bit crazy, only he doesn’t know it or care. In the competition, he meets a young woman named Annie, whom he falls a little bit in love with, but Willie also needs to fend off the schemes of Spider Bolton, a man who will do whatever it takes to win.
Who directed Downhill Willie?
Downhill Willie was directed by David Mitchell.
Who stars in Downhill Willie?
The principal cast of Downhill Willie includes Keith Coogan, Staci Keanan, Lochlyn Munro, Fred Stoller, Estelle Harris.
When was Downhill Willie released and how long is it?
Downhill Willie was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Downhill Willie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Downhill Willie was composed by Norman Orenstein.