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WindRunner

  • 1994
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
273
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WindRunner (1994)
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A young man in high school moves with his mother to a town in the U.S. Southwest where his father is serving time in a penitentiary. There, he is discriminated against by his peers because h... Read allA young man in high school moves with his mother to a town in the U.S. Southwest where his father is serving time in a penitentiary. There, he is discriminated against by his peers because he is the son of a convict; this discrimination includes the football coach keeping him on ... Read allA young man in high school moves with his mother to a town in the U.S. Southwest where his father is serving time in a penitentiary. There, he is discriminated against by his peers because he is the son of a convict; this discrimination includes the football coach keeping him on the bench. He receives special training from the ghost of Jim Thorpe, a Native American fo... Read all

  • Directors
    • William Clark
    • William Tannen
  • Writer
    • Mitch Davis
  • Stars
    • Jason Wiles
    • Russell Means
    • Margot Kidder
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    273
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • William Clark
      • William Tannen
    • Writer
      • Mitch Davis
    • Stars
      • Jason Wiles
      • Russell Means
      • Margot Kidder
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jason Wiles
    Jason Wiles
    • Greg Cima
    Russell Means
    Russell Means
    • Wa Tho Huck (Country Ghost)
    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Sally Cima
    Amanda Peterson
    Amanda Peterson
    • Julie Moore
    Bruce Weitz
    Bruce Weitz
    • Coach Woodhouse
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • Dave Promisco
    Max Casella
    Max Casella
    • Denny DeBlanc
    George Sullivan
    George Sullivan
    • Warden
    Zane Parker
    Zane Parker
    • Paul Cima
    Kellie Beames
    • Annie Cima
    Curley Green
    • Big City Coach
    • (as Curley Green Jr.)
    Troy Gilbert
    • Jock #1
    Jim Palmer
    Jim Palmer
    • Jock #2
    J.D. Hinton
    • Announcer
    Micaela Nelligan
    Micaela Nelligan
    • Miss Briggs
    Trevor Williams
    • Scott Dowdy
    Javen Tanner
    Javen Tanner
    • Poet
    Don Glover
    • Julie's Father
    • Directors
      • William Clark
      • William Tannen
    • Writer
      • Mitch Davis
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    9CriticsVoiceVideo

    Beautiful, sweet, family film.

    This is such a heart warming family movie. Full of wisdom, heart, and inspiration. Amanda Peterson is fantastic, as always, in her last onscreen appearance, which is sad.
    7adriank1

    Coming of age spiritual/family fare drama!

    This is a delightful low-budget film centering around young male-teenager and family moving from town to town because of father's constant jail-transfers. The disruption to the family-unit as they yet again settle in new town,new school,new job for mom,house the car ect.... Encounter with wise and mysterious native Indian help both,each respectively acheive their goal's, gainging spiritual inner-strength and renknewed determination to conquer the odd's. Top performances by billed-lead's RUSSELL MEANS,JASON WILES and Superman's former co-star MARGOT KIDDER. Top story and direction to those credited for this film,RECOMMENDED VIEWING!
    10j.fesel

    World wisdom, full of humor

    Always when I watch this film, I feel inspired and uplifted - the scenery is totally realistic and cut out of the middle of life - and the message is straight from heart, soul and spirit.

    It's a magic film - directed by a superior power!
    7Havan_IronOak

    Embittered son meets ghostly spirit guide in coming to terms with incarcerated father

    While I'm always a sucker for a "Hallmark moment", many folks will find this film a bit too "Disney" for their tastes.

    The film does have some interesting angles and is eminently watchable if a bit too "after-school special" in spots.

    The idea of a spirit guide in the persona of Jim Thorpe was a nice touch and the coincidental parallels between Thorpe's fall from grace and that of Greg Cima's incarcerated father were consistently interesting.

    I also enjoyed seeing Jason Wiles as a high school student in this after seeing his later performances as Officer Boscorelli in "Third Watch"
    mack-15

    An excellent example of spiritual guidance

    Young people today find themselves in situations much like the young man in the movie. There are many ways to be discriminated against by various groups to keep one from realizing their dreams. Guardian Angels (or ghosts) appear, or make themselves known at appropriate times during times of need or when prayed for. Windrunner is an excellent example of this type of guidance from a spiritual source. I would very much like to see this movie again and share it with others.

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    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T., l'extra-terrestre (1982)
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      Amanda Peterson's last film.

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Windrunner
    • Filming locations
      • Kanab, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Leucadia Film Corporation
      • Red Rock Films
      • Leucadia Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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