Whistle Down the Wind
Seen it?1961 | 99 min | Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Letter, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bryan Forbes
- Hayley MillsKathy Bostock
- Bernard LeeMr. Bostock
- Alan BatesThe Man, Arthur Alan Blakey
- Norman BirdEddie
- Diane ClareSunday School Teacher, Miss Lodge
- Patricia HeneghanSalvation Army Girl
- John ArnattSupt. Teesdale
- Elsie WagstaffAuntie Dorothy
- Hamilton DyceThe Vicar
- Howard DouglasThe Vet, Dr. Weaver