Downhill Willie
"Heroism needs an imbecile"
Originally released in 1996. Downhill Willie is a comedy/romance film. directed by David Mitchell. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Keith Coogan, Staci Keanan, and Lochlyn Munro
Synopsis
Willie is a young man who has everything that he wants. He lives on a mountain, goes skiing whenever he wants and has a simple job working for an old man. But when the old man’s business is threatened, Willie signs up for the first Kamikaze run, a downhill skiing race where only the very best and craziest person will win. And Willie is a little bit crazy, only he doesn’t know it or care. In the competition, he meets a young woman named Annie, whom he falls a little bit in love with, but Willie also needs to fend off the schemes of Spider Bolton, a man who will do whatever it takes to win.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinépix Film Properties
- Ski Nuts Productions, ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downhill Willie about?
Willie is a young man who has everything that he wants. He lives on a mountain, goes skiing whenever he wants and has a simple job working for an old man. But when the old man’s business is threa...
Who directed Downhill Willie?
Downhill Willie was directed by David Mitchell.
How long is Downhill Willie?
Downhill Willie has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Downhill Willie released?
Downhill Willie was released on November 15, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Downhill Willie?
The main cast of Downhill Willie includes Keith Coogan, Staci Keanan, Lochlyn Munro, Fred Stoller, Estelle Harris.