A Wind from the South(1955)
A Wind from the South Synopsis
Set in Ireland, the story centers on a day in the life of Shevawn, an innocent, 30-year-old dreamer who is domineered by her innkeeper brother. An American tourist with a troubled marriage gives Shevawn's life new meaning.
A Wind from the South (1955) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on September 14, 1955 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Julie Harris, Donald Woods, Haila Stoddard and Michael Higgins. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- James Costigan
- Production:
- The Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
A Wind from the South Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julie Harris
as Shevawn
Donald Woods
as Robert
- Haila Stoddard
Haila Stoddard
as Jean
- Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins
as Liam
- Lawrence Fletcher
Lawrence Fletcher
as Ned Kelly
James Congdon
as Jack
Mary Michael
as Lou Kelly
- Farrell Pelly
Farrell Pelly
as Pat
- Grania O'Malley
Grania O'Malley
as Biddy
- Alexander Clark
Alexander Clark
as Bernard
- Andrew John Petersen
Andrew John Petersen
as Dancer (uncredited)
Roy Scheider
as Dancer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by James Costigan.
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A Wind from the South Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 10 ratings.
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A Wind from the South – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Wind from the South?
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The main cast of A Wind from the South (1955) includes Julie Harris, Donald Woods, Haila Stoddard, Michael Higgins and Lawrence Fletcher. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Wind from the South released?
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A Wind from the South was released on September 14, 1955 and runs for 50m.
Is A Wind from the South worth watching?
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A Wind from the South (1955) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.