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When the Wind Blows (1986)

Movie ★ 7.5 84 min

Animation War Drama

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.

Jimmy T. Murakami Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 24, 1986
Runtime
84 min
Box office
$5,274
IMDb
tt0090315
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Penguin Books, British Screen Productions, TVC London, Meltdown Productions

Themes

Cast

John Mills John Mills Jim Bloggs (voice) Peggy Ashcroft Peggy Ashcroft Hilda Bloggs (voice) Robin Houston Robin Houston Radio Announcer (voice) James Russell Russian submariner (voice) David Dundas David Dundas Additional Voices (voice) Matt Irving Additional Voices (voice) Bernard Montgomery Bernard Montgomery Self (archive footage) Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Self (archive footage) Joseph Stalin Joseph Stalin Self (archive footage) Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows stars John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, Robin Houston, James Russell.
When was When the Wind Blows released?
When the Wind Blows is a 1986 animation, war, drama film.
Where can I watch When the Wind Blows?
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