To Race the Wind

1980 1h 37m EN

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8.8

MASTERPIECE

★8.8TMDB · 5

DramaComedyTV Movie

Synopsis

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A lighthearted dramatization of the autobiography of Harold Krents, a blind Harvard Law School student trying to make his way in a sighted world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Walter Grauman
Writers: Carmen Culver, Harold Krents
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Walter Grauman, shot by Vincent A. Martinelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anthony DiMarco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Steve Guttenberg and Randy Quaid and Mark L. Taylor carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0081638 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Walter Grauman directs. Vincent A. Martinelli behind the camera. Anthony DiMarco cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Walter Grauman, shot by Vincent A. Martinelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Anthony DiMarco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Steve Guttenberg and Randy Quaid and Mark L. Taylor carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0081638 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.