The Winds of War
“The first theatrical motion picture made for television”
Against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor 'Pug' Henry is a career naval officer who, along with his family, learns to navigate the waters of his dangerous times in the late 1930s.
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About The Winds of War
The Winds of War is a 1983 English-language war & politics and drama series created by Dan Curtis. The cast is led by Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes and has concluded.
The Winds of War was produced by Paramount Television, Jadran Film, and Dan Curtis Productions and made in United States of America and Yugoslavia. It was first aired on February 6, 1983, and carries a NR certification.
- Created by
- Dan Curtis
- First aired
- February 6, 1983
- Last aired
- February 13, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (7 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America, Yugoslavia
- Production
- Paramount Television, Jadran Film, Dan Curtis Productions
The Winds of War cast & crew
The Winds of War was created by Dan Curtis.
The cast features Robert Mitchum as Victor 'Pug' Henry, Ali MacGraw as Natalie Jastrow, Jan-Michael Vincent as Byron Henry, John Houseman as Aaron Jastrow, Polly Bergen as Rhoda Henry, and Lisa Eilbacher as Madeline Henry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bob Cobert, cinematography is by Charles Correll, and it was produced by Dan Curtis.
Is The Winds of War worth watching?
With 1 season and 7 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy war & politics and drama, The Winds of War is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Winds of War
Robert Mitchum
Victor 'Pug' Henry
Ali MacGraw
Natalie Jastrow
Jan-Michael Vincent
Byron Henry
John Houseman
Aaron Jastrow
Polly Bergen
Rhoda Henry
Lisa Eilbacher
Madeline Henry
David Dukes
Leslie Slote
Chaim Topol
Berel Jastrow
Ben Murphy
Warren Henry
Peter Graves
Palmer 'Fred' Kirby
Jeremy Kemp
Armin Von Roon
Ralph Bellamy
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The Winds of War — FAQs
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▸What language is The Winds of War in?
The Winds of War is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Winds of War are there?
The Winds of War has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
▸What is The Winds of War rated?
The Winds of War is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 46 ratings.
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