Whistle Down the Wind
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When an injured wife-murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the farmer’s three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Whistle Down the Wind
Whistle Down the Wind is a 1961 English-language crime and drama film directed by Bryan Forbes. The cast is led by Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, Alan Bates. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Whistle Down the Wind was produced by Allied Film Makers, Beaver Films, and J. Arthur Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 25, 1961, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Writers
- Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall
- Release date
- July 25, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Allied Film Makers, Beaver Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Whistle Down the Wind cast & crew
Whistle Down the Wind was directed by Bryan Forbes and written by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall.
The cast features Hayley Mills as Kathy Bostock, Bernard Lee as Mr. Bostock, Alan Bates as The Man, Arthur Alan Blakey, Norman Bird as Eddie, Diane Clare as Sunday School Teacher, Miss Lodge, and Patricia Heneghan as Salvation Army Girl.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Malcolm Arnold, cinematography is by Arthur Ibbetson, and it was produced by Richard Attenborough.
Is Whistle Down the Wind worth watching?
Whistle Down the Wind holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 61 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Whistle Down the Wind is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Whistle Down the Wind
Hayley Mills
Kathy Bostock
Bernard Lee
Mr. Bostock
Alan Bates
The Man, Arthur Alan Blakey
Norman Bird
Eddie
Diane Clare
Sunday School Teacher, Miss Lodge
Patricia Heneghan
Salvation Army Girl
John Arnatt
Supt. Teesdale
Elsie Wagstaff
Auntie Dorothy
Hamilton Dyce
The Vicar
Howard Douglas
The Vet, Dr. Weaver
Ronald Hines
PC Thurstow
Gerald Sim
Detective
Whistle Down the Wind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Whistle Down the Wind in United States?
Whistle Down the Wind is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Whistle Down the Wind in?
Whistle Down the Wind is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Whistle Down the Wind?
Whistle Down the Wind runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Whistle Down the Wind rated?
Whistle Down the Wind is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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