Race for the Yankee Zephyr
“Finding it after four decades is quite a challenge…. but holding onto it is really an adventure!”
Synopsis
In a lake high in the mountains of New Zealand, hunter Gibbie Gibson discovers a plane wreck from WW2. When word gets around, a gang of crooks turns up and threatens him and his daughter, because they know there is 50 million dollars of gold in the wreck. Gibbie, his partner and helicopter pilot Barney, and his daughter Sally, are caught up in a race for the Yankee Zephyr.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-07
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hemmings
- Screenplay & Story
- Everett De Roche
- Original Score
- Brian May
- Original Title
- Race for the Yankee Zephyr
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Hemdale, Enterprise Films, Pact Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hemmings
Everett De Roche
Brian May
Vincent Monton, Douglas Milsome
John Laing
Antony I. Ginnane, John Barnett, John Daly, Michael Fay, William Fayman
Department Leadership Roster
David Hemmings
Director
Antony I. Ginnane
Producer
John Barnett
Producer
Everett De Roche
Screenplay
Brian May
Original Music Composer
Bernard Hides
Production Design
Vincent Monton
Director of Photography
David Hemmings
Producer
John Laing
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Race for the Yankee Zephyr about?
In a lake high in the mountains of New Zealand, hunter Gibbie Gibson discovers a plane wreck from WW2. When word gets around, a gang of crooks turns up and threatens him and his daughter, because they know there is 50 million dollars of gold in the wreck. Gibbie, his partner and helicopter pilot Barney, and his daughter Sally, are caught up in a race for the Yankee Zephyr.
Who directed Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr was directed by David Hemmings.
Who stars in Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
The principal cast of Race for the Yankee Zephyr includes Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, Donald Pleasence, George Peppard, Bruno Lawrence.
When was Race for the Yankee Zephyr released and how long is it?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Race for the Yankee Zephyr was composed by Brian May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).