A Matter of Winning

A Matter of Winning

A Matter of Winning

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A Matter of Winning

"Wilder than anything on wheels!"

1973

1h 24m

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Overview

A dramatic account of true-life racing champion Gordon Shafer, as he battles his way to the snowmobile championships in spite of conflicts with the professional racers, a bittersweet love affair, and a nearly fatal accident in the Grand Prix of Snowmobiling.

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6 featured cast members

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Gordon Shafer

Gordon Shafer

Pamela Whitney

Kerry Whitman

George Sanders

Mike Frizby

Rescue team

Thomas Earle

Rescue team

William C. Dause Jr.

Parajumper

Creative team

Directed by: Kieth Merrill
Written by: Richard Bickerton
Kieth Merrill

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