Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1981, Race for the Yankee Zephyr is an action and adventure film directed by David Hemmings, running about 108 minutes. “Finding it after four decades is quite a challenge…. but holding onto it is really an adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Race for the Yankee Zephyr stars Ken Wahl as Barney, Lesley Ann Warren as Sally, Donald Pleasence as Gilbert Carson and George Peppard as Theo Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Race for the Yankee Zephyr has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Race for the Yankee Zephyr page.
If you liked it. Fans of Race for the Yankee Zephyr tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981)?
- In US, Race for the Yankee Zephyr is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr worth watching?
- Race for the Yankee Zephyr holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
- Race for the Yankee Zephyr stars Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, Donald Pleasence, George Peppard and Bruno Lawrence.
- When was Race for the Yankee Zephyr released?
- Race for the Yankee Zephyr was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.