When the North Wind Blows movie poster

When the North Wind Blows

January 14, 1974 1h 53m 4.9/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1974. When the North Wind Blows is a adventure film. directed by Stewart Raffill.

Starring Henry Brandon, Fernando Celis, and Dan Haggerty

Synopsis

Avakum (Henry Brandon) is an old trapper who is having a harder and harder time getting by because of the dwindling wildlife in the region. One day he is on a tiger hunt when a big cat attacks his friend's son. Ava tries to shoot the tiger but accidentally kills the boy instead. Thinking he's accused of murder, he flees civilization, and eventually adapts to life among these same tigers. Boris (Herbert Nelson) , knows that his son's death was an accident, and tries to find Avakum and tell him he's innocent and should came back to the village. In the year that follows, Ava survives the harsh Siberian winter and finds himself at home beyond civilized life, to the point where when Boris finally does find him, it is a very touching goodbye, since the two old friends have drifted apart and have to remain in their separate worlds

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 14, 1974 52 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
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User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Sunn Classic Pictures
  • NBC

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is When the North Wind Blows about?

Avakum (Henry Brandon) is an old trapper who is having a harder and harder time getting by because of the dwindling wildlife in the region. One day he is on a tiger hunt when a big cat attacks his ...

Who directed When the North Wind Blows?

When the North Wind Blows was directed by Stewart Raffill.

How long is When the North Wind Blows?

When the North Wind Blows has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was When the North Wind Blows released?

When the North Wind Blows was released on January 14, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in When the North Wind Blows?

The main cast of When the North Wind Blows includes Henry Brandon, Fernando Celis, Dan Haggerty, Rex Holman, Dale Ishimoto.