To Race the Wind
Synopsis
A lighthearted dramatization of the autobiography of Harold Krents, a blind Harvard Law School student trying to make his way in a sighted world.
Top Cast
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Steve Guttenberg
Harold Krents
Randy Quaid
Chet Watson
Mark L. Taylor
Ben Chase
Lisa Eilbacher
Kit
Barbara Barrie
Mrs. Krents
Gregory Walcott
Don Summerfun
Norman Burton
Mr. Krents
Deborah Ryan
Bonnie
Catherine Hicks
Beth
David Carroll
Jerry Baker
David Hollander
Young Harold Krents
Demetre Phillips
Moose
Kerry McGrath
Kerry
Cameron Young
Jones
Michael Talbott
Burly Man
Lisa Freeman
Pat
Sean Marshall
Wilson
Josh David
Perkins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Grauman
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmen Culver, Harold Krents
- Original Score
- John Rubinstein
- Original Title
- To Race the Wind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Viacom Productions, Walter Grauman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Grauman
Carmen Culver, Harold Krents
John Rubinstein
Vincent A. Martinelli
Anthony DiMarco
William Kayden, Walter Grauman
Department Leadership Roster
William Kayden
Producer
Vincent A. Martinelli
Director of Photography
Anthony DiMarco
Editor
Walter Grauman
Director
Carmen Culver
Writer
Harold Krents
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Race the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To Race the Wind about?
A lighthearted dramatization of the autobiography of Harold Krents, a blind Harvard Law School student trying to make his way in a sighted world.
Who directed To Race the Wind?
To Race the Wind was directed by Walter Grauman.
Who stars in To Race the Wind?
The principal cast of To Race the Wind includes Steve Guttenberg, Randy Quaid, Mark L. Taylor, Lisa Eilbacher, Barbara Barrie.
When was To Race the Wind released and how long is it?
To Race the Wind was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for To Race the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Race the Wind was composed by John Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for To Race the Wind?
To Race the Wind holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).