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ACTION . 1981 . 1h 48m . English . 5.8/10

Race for the Yankee Zephyr_

"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 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.

Starring Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, Donald Pleasence
5.8/10
Rating
1h 48m
Runtime
1981
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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 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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Cast
Ken Wahl stars as Barney in Race for the Yankee Zephyr.
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Year context
Race for the Yankee Zephyr was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
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 t...
Race for the Yankee Zephyr is a Action, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 48m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Language
English
Rating
5.8/10 (31 votes)
Popularity
1

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Race for the Yankee Zephyr about?
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.
How long is Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
The cast of Race for the Yankee Zephyr includes Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, Donald Pleasence, George Peppard, Bruno Lawrence.
What is the rating of Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.

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