In a lake high in the mountains of New Zealand hunter Gibbie Gibson discovers a plane wreck from WW2. When he tells it around, a gang of crooks follows and threatens him and his daughter, because they know there are 50 million dollars in the wreck. Helicopter pilot Barney helps Gibbie against them, risking his life thereby.

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

Frank Taurua
as Brown's Henchman
r96sk
<em>'Race for the Yankee Zephyr'</em> is alright viewing, though its extremely uneven nature makes it difficult to get into. Donald Pleasence gives a rather wacky performance as Barney, it looks like he was having fun acting in this - but, as a viewer, he only adds to the chaotic feel of this mov...