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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.
Whistle Down the Wind (1961) is a crime and drama film directed by Bryan Forbes, released on July 25, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, Alan Bates and Norman Bird. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
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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
Ronald Hines
as PC Thurstow
Gerald Sim
as Detective
Directed by Bryan Forbes, written by Mary Hayley Bell, Willis Hall and Keith Waterhouse, produced by Richard Attenborough.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 60 ratings.
An almost internecine plot supports this wonderfully nostalgic story of rural life in late 1950s England. A trio of youngsters live on a farm with their rather neglectful, but not negligent, widower father; their aunt "Dolly" and "Eddie" the general factotum. The children rescue a litter of kittens and secrete them around their farm, soliciting God's help to keep them safe. When they go to inspect their charges…
Reviewed on January 26, 2025
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The main cast of Whistle Down the Wind (1961) includes Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, Alan Bates, Norman Bird and Diane Clare. The film was directed by Bryan Forbes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Whistle Down the Wind was released on July 25, 1961 and runs for 1h 39m.
Whistle Down the Wind (1961) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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