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A Matter of Winning
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A Matter of Winning

1973-10-31 · 84 min · Not rated

Drama · Action

A dramatic account of true-life racing champion Gordon Shafer, as he battles his way to the snowmobile championships in spite of conflicts with the professional racers, a bittersweet love affair, and a nearly fatal accident in the Grand Prix of Snowmobiling.

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Directors
Kieth Merrill
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Gordon ShaferGordon Shafer
Pamela WhitneyKerry Whitman
George Sanders
Mike FrizbyRescue team
Thomas EarleRescue team
William C. Dause Jr.Parajumper

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