When the Wind Blows(1986)
“...it's no fairy tale.”
Overview
With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.
Director
Jimmy T. Murakami
Studio
Penguin Books
Revenue
$5K
Cast
John Mills
as Jim Bloggs (voice)
Peggy Ashcroft
as Hilda Bloggs (voice)
Robin Houston
as Radio Announcer (voice)
James Russell
as Russian submariner (voice)
David Dundas
as Additional Voices (voice)
Matt Irving
as Additional Voices (voice)
Bernard Montgomery
as Self (archive footage)
Harry S. Truman
as Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
as Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Box Office
$5K
Production Companies
Penguin Books • British Screen Productions • TVC London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When the Wind Blows?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for When the Wind Blows (1986).
What is When the Wind Blows about?▼
With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.
Who directed When the Wind Blows?▼
When the Wind Blows was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami and released in 1986. It is a animation, war, drama film.
How long is When the Wind Blows?▼
When the Wind Blows has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
Who stars in When the Wind Blows?▼
The cast of When the Wind Blows includes John Mills as Jim Bloggs (voice), Peggy Ashcroft as Hilda Bloggs (voice), Robin Houston as Radio Announcer (voice), James Russell as Russian submariner (voice), David Dundas as Additional Voices (voice) and more.
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