Iron Will



Iron Will is a 1994 family adventure film directed by Charles Haid. The film stars Mackenzie Astin, Kevin Spacey, David Ogden Stiers, George Gerdes, Brian Cox, Penelope Windust, and August Schellenberg.

The Plot
n 1917, Will Stoneman's (Mackenzie Astin) father is killed in a mushing accident leaving Will to care for his family. Needing money for college and to save the family farm in South Dakota, Will decides to travel to Winnipeg, Manitoba to take part in a dog-sled race from Winnipeg to Saint Paul, Minnesota. With the aid of Ned Dodd (August Schellenberg), the young man prepares both physically and mentally for the harsh weather and terrain throughout the race. During the race, Will becomes popular with the newspaper media as reporter Harry Kingsley (Kevin Spacey) tells about Will's strong courage in what he must do.

Cast and Characters
Mackenzie Astin - Will Stoneman Kevin Spacey - Harry Kingsley David Ogden Stiers - J.W. Harper August Schellenberg - Ned Dodd George Gerdes - Borg Guillarson Penelope Windust - Maggie Stoneman Brian Cox - Angus McTeague Rex Linn - Joe McPherson John Terry - Jack Stoneman