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Whistle down the wind

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Original title

Whistle down the wind

Year

1961

Running time

99 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Bryan Forbes

Screenwriter

Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

Cast

Music

Malcolm Arnold

Cinematography

Arthur Ibbetson (B&W)

Producer

Beaver Films, Allied Film Makers

Genre

Drama | Small Town Life (Non-North American). Childhood. Free Cinema

Synopsis

In England's north country, three children find an escaped and wounded murderer in a barn and convince themselves, through something he mutters, that he is the re-incarnation of Jesus Christ. Accepting the role, the man is safely hidden from the police, brought food, and nursed back to health. Unwittingly, however, the children ultimately are the cause of his betrayal. When the police finally close in, the convict must choose between his own conscience and the children's innocent faith in him.

Awards: 1961: BAFTA Awards: 4 Nominations including Best Film

1962: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films

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Whistle down the wind

1961

Bryan Forbes

6.9

(454)