DELTA FEVER

1987 · 1h 30m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Against the background of competitive waterskiing, a young man is prodded by his family, friends and girlfriend into adult responsibility.

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What is Delta Fever about?

Delta Fever is a 1987 American drama film directed by William Webb about a young man, Nick Ramsey, who tries to find his footing as an adult while facing family pressures and the world of competitive waterskiing.

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Delta Fever combines waterski stunts and wind farms with a coming-of-age crisis—imagine existential angst with a suntan. It’s a rare drama where beer, convertibles, and father-son drama collide at high speed on the water. Tom Eplin gets to brood and brood some more while Martin Landau adds veteran gravity.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Delta Fever follows Nick Ramsey, a young man determined to forge his own path after turning his back on his father's expectations and lifestyle. At 25, after being rejected by his girlfriend, Nick resolves to take control of his life and prove himself. The film unfolds against the competitive world of waterskiing, where Nick is nudged toward maturity by family, friends, and romantic entanglements. Set in a sun-drenched landscape of convertibles, beer, and speedboats, Delta Fever explores the challenges of independence, the push and pull of familial ties, and the awkward stumble toward adult responsibility.