

Riders of the Wind
Synopsis
World-famous underwater adventurer Jacques Cousteau is on a journey on the surface of the sea. Along with Lucien Malavard and Bertrand Charrier, Cousteau invented a new kind of sailing vessel using a state-of-the-art, high-tech turbo sail. The tall, computer-controlled cylinder of metal sails the ship much like a conventional canvas sail, but is up to six times more efficient.
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- Director
- Catherine Mabilat
- Original Title
- Riders of the Wind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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Catherine Mabilat
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Catherine Mabilat
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of the Wind
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What is Riders of the Wind about?
World-famous underwater adventurer Jacques Cousteau is on a journey on the surface of the sea. Along with Lucien Malavard and Bertrand Charrier, Cousteau invented a new kind of sailing vessel using a state-of-the-art, high-tech turbo sail. The tall, computer-controlled cylinder of metal sails the ship much like a conventional canvas sail, but is up to six times more efficient.
Who directed Riders of the Wind?
Riders of the Wind was directed by Catherine Mabilat.
Who stars in Riders of the Wind?
The principal cast of Riders of the Wind includes Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Peter Ustinov.
When was Riders of the Wind released and how long is it?
Riders of the Wind was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
