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When the Wind Blows

Film · 1986

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Raymond Briggswriter
  2. Jimmy T. Murakamidirector
  3. Taylor Granteditor
  4. Iain Harveyexecutive producer
  5. John Caryeditor
  6. Roger Waterscomposer
  7. John Coatesproducer

On screen

  1. James Russelllead actor
  2. Robin Houstonlead actor
  3. Peggy Ashcroftlead actor
  4. John Millslead actor
  5. Matt Irvingsupporting actor
  6. Bernard Montgomerysupporting actor
  7. David Dundassupporting actor
  8. Harry S. Trumansupporting actor
  9. Joseph Stalinsupporting actor
  10. Winston Churchillsupporting actor
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From the people who made When the Wind Blows

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  1. The Snowman1982 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  2. Humanoids from the Deep1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Roger Waters: The Wall2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Battle Beyond the Stars1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Ethel & Ernest2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Pink Floyd: The Wall1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Heavy Metal1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii1972 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Zabriskie Point1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. A Passage to IndiaPeggy Ashcroft1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. The Nun's StoryPeggy Ashcroft1959 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Sunday Bloody SundayPeggy Ashcroft1971 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Greatest Events of World War II in ColourWinston ChurchillJoseph Stalin2019 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  5. Churchill at WarWinston ChurchillJoseph Stalin2024 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  6. D-Day SacrificeBernard MontgomeryWinston Churchill2014 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  7. Ryan's DaughterJohn Mills1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. In Which We ServeJohn Mills1942 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. The Untold History Of The United StatesHarry S. TrumanJoseph Stalin2012 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  10. Ice Cold in AlexJohn Mills1958 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Swiss Family RobinsonJohn Mills1960 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Goodbye, Mr. ChipsJohn Mills1939 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. World War II in ColourJoseph StalinWinston Churchill2009 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  14. Zulu DawnJohn Mills1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Hobson's ChoiceJohn Mills1954 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. CatsJohn Mills1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Operation CrossbowJohn Mills1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Great ExpectationsJohn Mills1946 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Withnail & IDavid Dundas1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. How to Get Ahead in AdvertisingDavid Dundas1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Apocalypse: The Second World WarJoseph StalinWinston Churchill2009 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  22. The 39 StepsPeggy Ashcroft1935 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Hearts and MindsHarry S. Truman1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Around the World in 80 DaysJohn Mills1989 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  25. The Big SleepJohn Mills1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Dr. StrangeJohn Mills1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Who's That GirlJohn Mills1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. GandhiJohn Mills1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. The Vietnam WarHarry S. TrumanJoseph Stalin2017 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  30. How to Become a TyrantJoseph Stalin2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  31. War and PeaceJohn Mills1956 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. The Propaganda GameHarry S. Truman2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. The Parent TrapJohn Mills1961 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. HamletJohn Mills1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Apocalypse: World War IWinston Churchill2014 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  36. The CorporationHarry S. TrumanJoseph Stalin2003 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  37. The Bloody HundredthJoseph StalinWinston Churchill2024 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  38. BeanJohn Mills1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Bright Young ThingsJohn Mills2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. History 101Harry S. Truman2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared

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