<em>'Race for the Yankee Zephyr'</em> is alright viewing, though its extremely uneven nature makes it difficult to get into. Donald Pleasence gives a rather wacky performance as Barney, it looks like he was having fun acting in this - but, as a viewer, he only adds to the chaotic feel of this movie, which is kinda all over the place. Ken Wahl and Lesley Ann Warren are good, though George Peppard's antagonist…
Finding it after four decades is quite a challenge…. but holding onto it is really an adventure!
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.
Top Cast
Ken Wahl
Barney
Lesley Ann Warren
Sally
Donald Pleasence
Gilbert Carson
George Peppard
Theo Brown
Bruno Lawrence
Barker
Grant Tilly
Collector
Tony Sparks
Brown's Henchman
Clark Walkington
Brown's Henchman
Frank Taurua
Brown's Henchman
Steve Nicolle
Brown's Henchman
Dick Jones
Brown's Henchman
Dennis Hunt
Brown's Henchman
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FAQ about Race for the Yankee Zephyr
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…
When was Race for the Yankee Zephyr released?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr was released in 1981.
What genres does Race for the Yankee Zephyr belong to?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr is categorised as Action, Adventure.
Who stars in Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
The cast of Race for the Yankee Zephyr includes Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, Donald Pleasence, George Peppard, Bruno Lawrence.