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When the Wind Blows (1986)

80 min  -  Animation | Comedy | Drama  -   11 March 1988 (USA)
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With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack... See full summary »

Director:

Jimmy T. Murakami

Writers:

Raymond Briggs (book), Raymond Briggs (script)

Stars:

Peggy Ashcroft, John Mills and Robin Houston
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Peggy Ashcroft ...
Hilda Bloggs (voice)
John Mills ...
Jim (voice)
Robin Houston Robin Houston ...
Announcer (voice)
James Russell James Russell
David Dundas David Dundas
Matt Irving Matt Irving
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Storyline

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. Written by Andy Bogursky <bogursky@erols.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Radiation Sickness | Confusion | Disaster | Naivete | Based On Comic Book  | See more »

Taglines:

...It's No Fairy Tale

Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Drama | War

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A gdy zawieje wiatr See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,597 (USA) (13 March 1988) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$1,138,757 (Germany)
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Production Co:

Meltdown Productions, British Screen Productions, Film Four International See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Quotes

Jim: Well, you can't expect things to be normal after the bomb. Difficulties will be experienced throughout the duration of the emergency period. Normality will only be assumed after the cessation of hostilities.
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Connections

Featured in The Wind and the Bomb (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"Folded Flags"
Written by Roger Waters
Performed by Roger Waters and The Bleeding Heart Band See more »