Who Has Seen the Wind
Originally released in 1977. Who Has Seen the Wind is a comedy/drama film. directed by Allan King.
Starring Brian Painchaud, José Ferrer, and Gordon Pinsent
Synopsis
The coming-of-age of adolescent Brian O'Connal in small town Depression-era Saskatchewan is told. The son of the local pharmacist Gerald O'Connal, Brian is in many ways a typical boy, who dislikes school if only because of his run-ins with the nervous schoolteacher, Miss MacDonald, and who tries to catch gophers with his friends, Artie and Forbsie. His best friend and protector is slightly older Jonathan Ben, better known as The Young Ben (as his father is referred to as The Ben), who is highly regarded as a problem by those in town who see themselves as the moral authority if only because of The Young Ben's association to The Ben, the town still keeper and drunk. Brian's life takes a turn when his parents have to leave town temporarily, while Brian stays on his Uncle Sean's farm. That stint leads to a series of events which make Brian see life around him through slightly older and wiser eyes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Painchaud
as Brian O'Connal
José Ferrer
as The Ben
Gordon Pinsent
as Gerald O'Connal
Helen Shaver
as Ruth Thompson
Douglas Junor
as The Young Ben
Patricia Hamilton
as Miss MacDonald
Chapelle Jaffe
as Maggie O'Connal
Nan Stewart
as Mrs. MacMurray
Cedric Smith
as Dr. Svarich
Linda Lawrence
as Mariel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Allan King Associates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who Has Seen the Wind about?
The coming-of-age of adolescent Brian O'Connal in small town Depression-era Saskatchewan is told. The son of the local pharmacist Gerald O'Connal, Brian is in many ways a typical boy, who dislikes ...
Who directed Who Has Seen the Wind?
Who Has Seen the Wind was directed by Allan King.
How long is Who Has Seen the Wind?
Who Has Seen the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Who Has Seen the Wind released?
Who Has Seen the Wind was released on April 20, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Who Has Seen the Wind?
The main cast of Who Has Seen the Wind includes Brian Painchaud, José Ferrer, Gordon Pinsent, Helen Shaver, Douglas Junor.