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1981108 minAction, Adventure

Race for the Yankee Zephyr

Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr a Hit or Flop?

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Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr worth watching? With a rating of 5.8/10, this Action, Adventure film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Race for the Yankee Zephyr Synopsis

In a lake high in the mountains of New Zealand hunter Gibbie Gibson discovers a plane wreck from WW2. When he tells it around, a gang of crooks follows and threatens him and his daughter, because they know there are 50 million dollars in the wreck. Helicopter pilot Barney helps Gibbie against them, risking his life thereby.

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Top Cast

Ken Wahl
Ken WahlBarney
Lesley Ann Warren
Lesley Ann WarrenSally
Donald Pleasence
Donald PleasenceGilbert Carson
George Peppard
George PeppardTheo Brown
Bruno Lawrence
Bruno LawrenceBarker
Grant Tilly
Grant TillyCollector
Frank Taurua
Frank TauruaBrown's Henchman

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Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr worth watching?

Race for the Yankee Zephyr has received mixed reviews with a 5.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Action, Adventure movies.

Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr hit or flop?

Race for the Yankee Zephyr has received average ratings (5.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Race for the Yankee Zephyr?

Race for the Yankee Zephyr is a Action, Adventure movie that In a lake high in the mountains of New Zealand hunter Gibbie Gibson discovers a plane wreck from WW2. When he tells it around, a gang of crooks follow...

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Critic Reviews

r96skMay 7, 2024
★ 6

'Race for the Yankee Zephyr' 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 isn't the best; Peppard himself is OK. The plot moves at a real meh pace, as it doesn't really leave you a lot to latch on to. It is objectively a quite drawn out way of telling the story, which could've been wrapped up in short film form to be honest! There are worse movies out there no doubt, but this 1981 picture is very much a forgettable one!