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"A semi-religious experience!"

1980

1h 20m

9.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Teenagers hit the slopes in this basically-plotless Canadian comedy.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

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David Ferry

Striker

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Catherine Mary Stewart

Belinda

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William Samples

Phillip Buster

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Gordon Marriott

Pork Chop

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Don Goodspeed

Joey

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J.C. Roberts

S.D.

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Jean-Pierre Fournier

RCMP Officer / County Cop

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Suzanne Tessier

Mrs. Orcha

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Ted Harrison

Skier #1

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Kirk Grayson

Wanda

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Paul Whitney

Norman

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Bonar Bain

Dispatcher

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Pierre Cochard

Bartender

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