''Windrider'' (alternatively worded as ''Wind Rider'' and also known as ''Making Waves'') is a 1986 Australian
romantic comedy
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film directed by Vincent Monton and starring Tom Burlinson,
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Mary Kidman (born 20 June 1967) is an Australian and American actress and producer. Known for Nicole Kidman on screen and stage, her work in film and television productions across many genres, she has consistently ranked among the world ...
Perth
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,
Western Australia
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, Australia.
Plot
Stewart "P.C." Simpson (Burlinson) lives in a magnificent beachfront home and is an enthusiastic windsurfer, indulging his passion for windsurfing daily. His wealthy father (Tingwell) may fault P.C.'s inconsistency in working within the company he owns but can appreciate his son's remarkable abilities on the waves. With the help of his father's company's engineer Howard (Chilvers), P.C. develops a high-tech sailboard for the coming world windsurfing championship. Meanwhile, Jade (Kidman) is a rock singer who starts a relationship with P.C., but as their romance blooms, sport, friends, and the upcoming championship become secondary.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Mary Kidman (born 20 June 1967) is an Australian and American actress and producer. Known for Nicole Kidman on screen and stage, her work in film and television productions across many genres, she has consistently ranked among the world ...
as Jade
* Bud Tingwell as Stewart Simpson Senior
* Jill Perryman as Miss Dodge
* Simon Chilvers as Howard
* Kim Bullard as Coyote
* Stig Wemyss as Ratso
* Mark Williams as Mangles
* Alastair Cummings as Rabbit
* Robin Miller as Wally
* Matt Parkinson as Lurch
* Lorraine Webster as Mud
* Johnny Ryan as McBride
* Lance Karapetcoff as King
* Ric Whittle as Ross
* Penny Brown as Kate
* Alistair Browning as Cram
* Andy Copeman as Hayes
Production
The movie was the first film directed by experienced cinematographer
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Mary Kidman (born 20 June 1967) is an Australian and American actress and producer. Known for Nicole Kidman on screen and stage, her work in film and television productions across many genres, she has consistently ranked among the world ...
music promo, an extended bedroom scene, script, press kit, press clippings, and cast biographies.
See also
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Cinema of Australia
The cinema of Australia began with the 1906 production of ''The Story of the Kelly Gang'', arguably the world's first feature film. Since then, Australian crews have produced many films, a number of which have received international recogni ...