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Ride the Wind

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Ride the Wind

1977

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A father’s desire to win at any cost changes his son’s innocent challenge into a dangerous race. Sparkling entertainment for kids and parents. RIDE THE WIND is the story of two families who learned what true winning is all about.

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4 featured cast members

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Kent Petersen

Marty Baldwin

Maribeth Murray

Anne Amend

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Directed by: Russ Doughten
Written by: Dick Talarico

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