Jeff Benjamin Movies
Wind is set in the world of competitive yacht racing, where a young sailor (Matthew Modine) is intent on winning the America's Cup, as well as regaining the affections of his ex-girlfriend (Jennifer Grey). As the film opens, Modine chooses to race the America's Cup instead of staying with Grey. She leaves him and his team loses the race, leaving him devastated. Modine tracks Grey down, finding her with a new boyfriend, who happens to be an engineer. He persuades her and her new boyfriend to help him build a new yacht, which he plans on using in his pursuit to regain the America's Cup. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Matthew Modine, Jennifer Grey, (more)
- 1991
- R
An innocent law student gets accused of murdering a mob chief's son when a casino poker game turns into a fistfight that ends with a fatality. Soon the mob and the corrupt local police are after the kid whose only respite in this film is a short romance with a new-found sweetheart. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Preston, Ken Pogue, (more)
- 1990
Nina Foch guest stars as Gloria Morrell, an impoverished former film star who yearns to walk on Acapulco beach in the moonlight before she dies. To make this dream come true, Gloria's longtime companion launches a crime spree. Unfortunately, Hunter (Fred Dryer) arrests the wrong man--and as a result the city is slapped with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by a hotshot lawyer who specializes in obscenely enormous settlements. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Acting upon information supplied by a grieving mother (Katherine Cannon), Hunter (Fred Dryer) investigates the reported murder of the woman's child. What makes this case particularly perplexing is the fact that the youngster's death occurred 17 years ago. Meanwhile, Molenski (Darlanne Fluegel) champions the cause of a beleaguered police informer (Seth Isler) whose last few tips have turned out to be bogus. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
An exciting climax at a gymnastics competition highlights this sports-themed drama. Steve (Olympic champion Mitch Gaylord) finds his hopes for a successful career are in doubt when his family relationships suddenly fall apart. He and his father are continually at odds while his younger brother and mother can do nothing about it. Gymnast Julie Lloyd (Janet Jones) arrives on the scene and a romantic liaison with Steve is in the works. A big championship competition looms ahead on the horizon as both Steve and Julie prepare for a final challenge. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mitch Gaylord, Janet Jones, (more)
When a rash of coal mine fires breaks out underground in Tennessee, the government sends a geologist to assist the small-town residents in preventing tragedy. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Eddie Albert
