Windrider
The ride of a lifetime.
R 1986 · 92 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Romance
A rock star falls for a rich man's son who competitively board-sails the coast of Western Australia.
Directed by Vincent Monton · Written by Everett De Roche
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Simon Chilvers Howard -
Tom Burlinson Stewart 'P.C.' Simpson -
Nicole Kidman Jade - J Jill Perryman Miss Dodge
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Charles Tingwell Stewart Simpson Sr. - K Kim Bullad Coyote
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Stig Wemyss Ratso - A Alastair Cummings Rabbit (as Alastair Cumming)
- M Mark Williams Mangles
- R Robin Miller Wally
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Matt Parkinson Lurch - L Lorraine Webster Mud
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