---
title: "Race for the Yankee Zephyr"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/race-for-the-yankee-zephyr-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 86295
imdb_id: "tt0082968"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 36
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/race-for-the-yankee-zephyr-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Race for the Yankee Zephyr is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Hemdale, Enterprise Films, Pact Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Hemmings
- **Networks / Studios**: Hemdale, Enterprise Films, Pact Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ken Wahl** as *Barney*
- **Lesley Ann Warren** as *Sally*
- **Donald Pleasence** as *Gilbert Carson*
- **George Peppard** as *Theo Brown*
- **Bruno Lawrence** as *Barker*
- **Grant Tilly** as *Collector*
- **Tony Sparks** as *Brown's Henchman*
- **Clark Walkington** as *Brown's Henchman*
- **Frank Taurua** as *Brown's Henchman*
- **Steve Nicolle** as *Brown's Henchman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Race for the Yankee Zephyr online?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr is currently available to watch or stream on Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr worth watching?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 36 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Race for the Yankee Zephyr and when was it released?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Race for the Yankee Zephyr?
Race for the Yankee Zephyr was directed by David Hemmings.

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