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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Blackburn
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Blackburn, Ken Howard, Marla Young
- Original Score
- Jeff Rhoades
- Original Title
- Challenge the Wind
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Jack M. Sell Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Blackburn
Bill Blackburn, Ken Howard, Marla Young
Jeff Rhoades
John Bateman
Ken Howard, Bill Norman, Bill Blackburn, John Bateman
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Blackburn
Director
John Bateman
Director of Photography
Bill Blackburn
Writer
Ken Howard
Producer
Bill Norman
Producer
Bill Blackburn
Producer
John Bateman
Producer
Ken Howard
Writer
Marla Young
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Challenge the Wind
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What is Challenge the Wind about?
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.
Who directed Challenge the Wind?
Challenge the Wind was directed by Bill Blackburn.
Who stars in Challenge the Wind?
The principal cast of Challenge the Wind includes Mark Whittington, Jay Jones, Katy Dickson, Leigh Smith, James Collins.
When was Challenge the Wind released and how long is it?
Challenge the Wind was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Challenge the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Challenge the Wind was composed by Jeff Rhoades.