Whistle Down the Wind
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Originally released in 1961. Whistle Down the Wind is a crime/drama film. directed by Bryan Forbes.
Starring Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, and Alan Bates
Synopsis
When an injured wife-murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the farmer’s three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 25, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (56 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hayley Mills
as Kathy Bostock
Bernard Lee
as Mr. Bostock
Alan Bates
as The Man, Arthur Alan Blakey
Norman Bird
as Eddie
Diane Clare
as Sunday School Teacher, Miss Lodge
Patricia Heneghan
as Salvation Army Girl
John Arnatt
as Supt. Teesdale
Elsie Wagstaff
as Auntie Dorothy
Hamilton Dyce
as The Vicar
Howard Douglas
as The Vet, Dr. Weaver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Allied Film Makers
- Beaver Films
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whistle Down the Wind about?
When an injured wife-murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the farmer’s three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.
Who directed Whistle Down the Wind?
Whistle Down the Wind was directed by Bryan Forbes.
How long is Whistle Down the Wind?
Whistle Down the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Whistle Down the Wind released?
Whistle Down the Wind was released on July 25, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whistle Down the Wind?
The main cast of Whistle Down the Wind includes Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, Alan Bates, Norman Bird, Diane Clare.