One Against the Wind (TV 1991)

Mary Linden works for the French Red Cross in Occupied France during World War II and helps allied soldiers who have been shot down to escape to the unoccupied side. Her activities are ... See full summary »

Director:

Larry Elikann

Writer:

Chris Bryant

Stars:

Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Anthony Higgins

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Judy Davis	...	Countess Mary Lindell
Sam Neill	...	Major James Leggatt, The Guards
Anthony Higgins	...	SS Capt. Herman Gruber
Christien Anholt	...	Maurice Lindell, Mary's Son
Kate Beckinsale	...	Barbe Lindell
Denholm Elliott	...	Father LeBlanc
Frank Middlemass	...	Dubois
David Ryall	...	Dumont, Mary's Lawyer
Peter Cellier	...	Court General
Mark Wing-Davey	...	Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO
Stevan Rimkus	...	German Pilot
Tom Hodgkins	...	Ben, Big Canada
Michael Crossman	...	Little Canada
John Savident	...	Henry Smallwood, American Embasy
Terry Taplin	...	Von Bismarck

Storyline

Mary Linden works for the French Red Cross in Occupied France during World War II and helps allied soldiers who have been shot down to escape to the unoccupied side. Her activities are complicated by her high profile and her daughter's love affair with a German officer. Based on the true story.

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Plot Keywords:

historical event | number in title

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Luxembourg USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 December 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: One Against the Wind (#41.1)

Filming Locations:

Luxembourg

Company Credits

Production Co:

Delux Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Karen Mack Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White (archive footage) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The end credits indicate that this film was based on the book 'No Drums ... No Trumpets' by Barry Wynne, and that Mary Lindell, its subject, won her second Croix de Guerre from the French government for her activities during World War II. Lindell had also received one for her actions with the French Red Cross during World War I. The statement also says that she represents one of the extraordinary escape stories of World War II.

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Quotes

Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO: You're quite the heroine around here. James never tires of telling how you knocked him flat in that Cafe.
Countess Mary Lindell: He exaggerates.
Major James Leggatt, The Guards: Not by much.

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Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

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Soundtracks

"Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien"
performed by Édith Piaf

User Reviews

A World War II Heroine

This was a pretty solid Hallmark Hall Of Fame made-for-TV story about a real- life woman "Countess Mary Lindell" (Judy Davis) who helped Allies during World War II.

Many of the military men in need were downed pilots and Lindell would help these men get safely out of occupied France. Her character was a strong one and her resolve to do what she could against the Germans was resolute. Helping her accomplish that were her kids: a son and a daughter (a young Kate Beckinsale!).

The story lags in spots or I would have rated it higher. It was well-done but not a film I'd watch numerous times, although I might if they'd issue this on DVD.