Challenge the Wind (1991)
Matt Harding is a boy in trouble on the journey of a lifetime. When a judge orders him to live with grandparents he's never known in a sleepy, farm town, his only plans are for escape. When he arrives at the farm, he begins to face the reality of his father's tragic death in Vietnam... and his own anger. Shunned by the townspeople, Matt runs up against the school's best athlete. But one day Matt finds he has a special gift... he was born to be a track star. With the gentle, but firm hand of his grandfather, the two spend hours everyday training. What Matt learns from his grandfather is much more than winning a race. It is competing in life and the words, "Run every race like it's your last race" would carry him far beyond the finish line.
Cast
- Mark Whittington - Matt Harding
- Jay Jones - Grandpa Harding
- Katy Dickson - Maryanne
- Leigh Smith - Emily
- James Collins - Billy Dale
- Norma Smith - Grandma Harding
- Jack Shamblin - Robert
- Bill Dickson - Principal
- Paula Baxter - Teacher
- Orin Frank - Sheriff
Screenplay
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, track and field
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Challenge the Wind about?
- Matt Harding is a boy in trouble on the journey of a lifetime. When a judge orders him to live with grandparents he's never known in a sleepy, farm town, his only plans are for escape. When he arrives at the farm, he begins to face the reality of his father's tragic death in Vietnam... and his own anger. Shunned by the townspeople, Matt runs up against the school's best athlete. But one day Matt finds he has a special gift... he was born to be a track star. With the gentle, but firm hand of his grandfather, the two spend hours everyday training. What Matt learns from his grandfather is much more than winning a race. It is competing in life and the words, "Run every race like it's your last race" would carry him far beyond the finish line.
- Who directed Challenge the Wind?
- Challenge the Wind was directed by Bill Blackburn.
- Who stars in Challenge the Wind?
- Challenge the Wind stars Mark Whittington, Jay Jones, Katy Dickson, Leigh Smith, James Collins, Norma Smith.
- How long is Challenge the Wind?
- Challenge the Wind has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Challenge the Wind?
- Challenge the Wind is a Drama film.
- Where was Challenge the Wind produced?
- Challenge the Wind was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Challenge the Wind?
- The themes of Challenge the Wind include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.