

Windrider
1986-12-25 · 92 min · ★ 5.6
A rock star falls for a rich man's son who competitively board-sails the coast of Western Australia.
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- Directors
- Vincent Monton
- Production companies
- Bush Christmas Productions Pty. Ltd., Barron Films
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 19,367
Top Cast
Simon ChilversHoward
Tom BurlinsonStewart 'P.C.' Simpson
Nicole KidmanJade
Charles TingwellStewart Simpson Sr.
Stig WemyssRatso
Matt ParkinsonLurch
Alistair BrowningCramTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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