Race for the Yankee Zephyr
1981, English. Directed by David Hemmings.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David HemmingsDirector
- Ken WahlBarney
- Lesley Ann WarrenSally
- Donald PleasenceGilbert Carson
- George PeppardTheo Brown
- Bruno LawrenceBarker
- Grant TillyCollector
- Tony SparksBrown's Henchman
- Clark WalkingtonBrown's Henchman
- Frank TauruaBrown's Henchman
- Steve NicolleBrown's Henchman
- Dick JonesBrown's Henchman
- Dennis HuntBrown's Henchman
Details
- Released
- 28 November 1981
- Country
- Australia, New Zealand, United States of America
- Written by
- Everett De Roche
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Race for the Yankee Zephyr: quick answers
Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr worth watching?
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How long is Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Race for the Yankee Zephyr have a post-credits scene?
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Race for the Yankee Zephyr parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Race for the Yankee Zephyr on?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
If you liked Race for the Yankee Zephyr, try Tarzan's Secret Treasure, MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday, Jack Hunter and the Star of Heaven.
Who directed Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981) was directed by David Hemmings and stars Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, Donald Pleasence.