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When the Wind Blows

Cast

Peggy Ashcroft, John Mills, Robin Houston, James Russell View All


Crew

Jimmy T. Murakami (Director), Raymond Briggs (Screenplay) View All

Release: Oct. 24th, 1986
Runtime: 1 hour, 20 minutes
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.
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hello101
When The Wind Blows is the perfect adaption of Raymond Briggs novel, theres nothing I wouldve done different, animation was a smart genre decision, the colours, personalities and appearances provide a great contrast backdrop for the dreary main topic (nuclear bombings).
Takoma11
Elderly couple Jim (John Mills) and Hilda (Peggy Ashcroft) follow government directions to prepare for an imminent nuclear attack.


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