

To Race the Wind
1980-03-12 · 97 min · ★ 8.8
A lighthearted dramatization of the autobiography of Harold Krents, a blind Harvard Law School student trying to make his way in a sighted world.
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- Directors
- Walter Grauman
- Production companies
- Viacom Productions, Walter Grauman Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Steve GuttenbergHarold Krents
Randy QuaidChet Watson
Mark L. TaylorBen Chase
Lisa EilbacherKit
Barbara BarrieMrs. Krents
Gregory WalcottDon Summerfun
Norman BurtonMr. Krents
Catherine HicksBeth
Demetre PhillipsMoose
Michael TalbottBurly Man
Lisa FreemanPat
Sean MarshallWilson
Catherine HicklandMarcieTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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