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WindRunner

WindRunner

19945.11h 38m

Overview

A young man in high school moves in with his Mother to a town in the U.S. Southwest where his father is serving time in prison.

Directed by William Clark
Written by Mitch Davis
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Top Cast

Jason Wiles

Jason Wiles

Greg Cima

Russell Means

Russell Means

Wa Tho Huck (Country Ghost)

Margot Kidder

Margot Kidder

Sally 'Mom' Cima

Amanda Peterson

Amanda Peterson

Julie Moore

Bruce Weitz

Bruce Weitz

Coach Woodhouse

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Dave Promisco

Max Casella

Max Casella

Denny LeBlanc

George Sullivan

George Sullivan

Warden

Z

Zane Parker

Paul 'Dad' Cima

K

Kellie Beames

Annie Cima

Themes & Keywords

high schoolnative americanghostnew town

About WindRunner

WindRunner is a drama, family, fantasy film released in 1994 exploring themes of high school, native american, ghost, new town. Directed by William Clark, it stars Jason Wiles, Russell Means, Margot Kidder. A young man in high school moves in with his Mother to a town in the U.S. Southwest where his father is serving time in prison.

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