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"The only thing better than winning the America's Cup is losing it... and winning it back."

Sep 11 1992 PG-13 2h 6m
Action, Drama, Sport

In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.

Plot

Will Parker, played by Matthew Modine, loses the Americas Cup, the worlds biggest sailing prize, to the Australians and decides to form his own syndicate to win it back.

Written by

Jeff Benjamin, Roger Vaughan, Kimball Livingston

Directed by

Carroll Ballard

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

American Zoetrope, TriStar Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
3,191
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
57
Popularity
NA