WINDRIDER

The ride of a lifetime.

1986 · 1h 32m · R · Comedy / Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

PC Simpson is an enthusiastic surfer. With the help of his father’s company’s engineer Howard he develops a high tech surf board for the coming world surf championship. But then he falls in love with the singer Jade and sport, friends and championship become secondary.

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What is Windrider about?

Windrider is a 1986 Australian comedy-drama-romance film directed by Vincent Monton about a passionate windsurfer whose ambitions and priorities are upended when he falls for a rock singer.

Programmer's Pick

Windrider serves up Australian surf culture with a side of '80s romance and just the right amount of windswept hair. Between high-tech sailboards and rock ’n’ roll love, it’s a breezy snapshot of youthful ambition and the tides that can turn it.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Stewart "P.C." Simpson is living the dream in a beachfront home, spending his days perfecting his windsurfing skills. His father, a successful businessman, wishes P.C. would show the same dedication at work as he does on the waves, but ultimately respects his son's prowess. With the support of Howard, the company’s engineer, P.C. is determined to make his mark by developing a cutting-edge sailboard for an upcoming world windsurfing championship. Just as things are coming together on the water, P.C. meets Jade, a magnetic rock singer. As their relationship intensifies, the stakes of the championship and his friendships start to take a backseat, forcing P.C. to reconsider what truly matters.

Details & Specs

Director: Vincent Monton
Writer: Everett De Roche
Release: 1986
Runtime: 1h 32m
Country: Australia
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Also Known As: Wind Rider, Miss Jade, Windrider - OZ

Cast & Crew

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Director: Vincent Monton Writer: Everett De Roche

Simon Chilvers Howard

Tom Burlinson Stewart 'P.C.' Simpson

Nicole Kidman Jade JP Jill Perryman Miss Dodge

Charles Tingwell Stewart Simpson Sr. KB Kim Bullad Coyote

Stig Wemyss Ratso MW Mark Williams Mangles AC Alastair Cumming Rabbit RM Robin Miller Wally

Matt Parkinson Lurch LW Lorraine Webster Mud JR John Ryan McBride LK Lance Karapetcoff King RW Ric Whittle Ross AC Andy Copeman Hayes TS Trevor Spencer Engineer

Alistair Browning Cram PB Penny Brown Kate PW Peggy Walker Tea Lady RW Roger Watkins Barman JT Jerry Thomas Bouncer MO Maurie Ogden Marco SP Sid Plummer Tow Truck Driver GN Greg Nunn Lifesaver TP Tolis Papazaglou Costa JH Jeremy Higgins Contest Organiser DB Don Barrett Sports Announcer BM Bill McCluskey Television Director MV Mike Van Moorsel Motor Bike Rider AS Allan Symons Radio Announcer

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