The Snow Goose(1971)
The Snow Goose Synopsis
Based upon Paul Gallico's delicate novel, Patrick Garland's Golden Globe winning The Snow Goose is a stark and hauntingly beautiful drama set amongst the striking scenery of the Essex salt marshes during the early years of WWII. A bearded Richard Harris leads the modest cast with his sensitive portrayal of tormented soul Philip Rhayader, a lonely misshapen man shunned by society but with a great love of life; Harris isnt overly bitter of his treatment and expresses his compassion through his paintings and love of the waterfowl that surround him. Harris is ably supported by the waiflike Jenny Agutter as Frith, who radiates the requisite amount of youthful innocence and naivety, and won a best supporting actress Emmy Award for her performance.
The Snow Goose (1971) is a tv movie, history, drama, family, war and romance film directed by Patrick Garland, released on November 15, 1971 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Jenny Agutter, Richard Harris, Graham Crowden and Freda Bamford. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrick Garland
- Writers:
- Paul Gallico
- Producers:
- Paul Gallico
- Production:
- BBC, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Foote, Cone and Belding Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Snow Goose Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jenny Agutter
as Fritha
Richard Harris
as Philip Rhayadar
Graham Crowden
as Recruiting Officer
Freda Bamford
as Postmistress
Noel Johnson
as Naval Captain
William Marlowe
as Sailor
Ludmilla Nova
as Jane
- Declan Mulholland
Declan Mulholland
as Poacher
- Keith Smith
Keith Smith
as Poacher
Julian Somers
as Jim
- Jack Woolgar
Jack Woolgar
as Captain of Pinnace
- Alvar Liddell
Alvar Liddell
as Newsreader
Key crew
Directed by Patrick Garland, written by Paul Gallico, produced by Paul Gallico.
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The Snow Goose Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Snow Goose – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Snow Goose?
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The main cast of The Snow Goose (1971) includes Jenny Agutter, Richard Harris, Graham Crowden, Freda Bamford and Noel Johnson. The film was directed by Patrick Garland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Snow Goose released?
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The Snow Goose was released on November 15, 1971 and runs for 50m.
Is The Snow Goose worth watching?
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The Snow Goose (1971) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.