When the Wind Blows
"...it's no fairy tale."
Originally released in 1986. When the Wind Blows is a animation/war film. directed by Jimmy T. Murakami. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, and Robin Houston
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (311 votes)
Box Office
$5.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Mills
as Jim Bloggs (voice)
Peggy Ashcroft
as Hilda Bloggs (voice)
Robin Houston
as Radio Announcer (voice)
James Russell
as Russian submariner (voice)
David Dundas
as Additional Voices (voice)
Matt Irving
as Additional Voices (voice)
Bernard Montgomery
as Self (archive footage)
Harry S. Truman
as Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
as Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,274
Production Companies
- Penguin Books
- British Screen Productions
- TVC London
- Meltdown Productions
- Film4 Productions
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...
Who directed When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami.
How long is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was When the Wind Blows released?
When the Wind Blows was released on October 24, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Wind Blows?
The main cast of When the Wind Blows includes John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, Robin Houston, James Russell, David Dundas.
Is When the Wind Blows worth watching?
When the Wind Blows has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 311 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.