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Race the Sun

Race the Sun

A dream can make all the difference under the sun.

19965.11h 40m

Overview

A bunch of high school misfits in Hawaii, introduced by their new teacher, attend a science fair in which they draw up inspiration to build their own solar car and win a trip to compete in the 1990 World Solar Challenge in Australia.

Directed by Charles T. Kanganis
Written by Barry Morrow
Produced by Barry Morrow, Richard Heus
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Top Cast

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Miss Sandra Beecher

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Daniel Webster

Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku

Cindy Johnson

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Hans Kooiman

Kevin Tighe

Kevin Tighe

Jack Fryman

Anthony Ruivivar

Anthony Ruivivar

Eduardo Braz

Nadja Pionilla

Nadja Pionilla

Oni Nagano

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Frank Machi

Dionysio Basco

Dionysio Basco

Marco Kito

J

J. Moki Cho

Gilbert Tutu

Themes & Keywords

australiahawaiiteachersolar power

About Race the Sun

Race the Sun is a adventure, comedy, drama film released in 1996 exploring themes of australia, hawaii, teacher, solar power. Directed by Charles T. Kanganis, it stars Halle Berry, Casey Affleck, Eliza Dushku. A bunch of high school misfits in Hawaii, introduced by their new teacher, attend a science fair in which they draw up inspiration to build their own solar car and win a trip to compete in the 1990 World Solar Challenge in Australia.

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