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When the North Wind Blows

  • 1974
  • G
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
165
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When the North Wind Blows (1974)
Drama

Avakum (Henry Brandon) is an old trapper who is having a harder and harder time getting by because of the dwindling wildlife in the region. One day he is on a tiger hunt when a big cat attac... Read allAvakum (Henry Brandon) is an old trapper who is having a harder and harder time getting by because of the dwindling wildlife in the region. One day he is on a tiger hunt when a big cat attacks his friend's son. Ava tries to shoot the tiger but accidentally kills the boy instead. ... Read allAvakum (Henry Brandon) is an old trapper who is having a harder and harder time getting by because of the dwindling wildlife in the region. One day he is on a tiger hunt when a big cat attacks his friend's son. Ava tries to shoot the tiger but accidentally kills the boy instead. Thinking he's accused of murder, he flees civilization, and eventually adapts to life amon... Read all

  • Directors
    • Mohy Quandour
    • Stewart Raffill
  • Writers
    • Mohy Quandour
    • Stewart Raffill
  • Stars
    • Henry Brandon
    • Herbert Nelson
    • Dan Haggerty
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
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    • Directors
      • Mohy Quandour
      • Stewart Raffill
    • Writers
      • Mohy Quandour
      • Stewart Raffill
    • Stars
      • Henry Brandon
      • Herbert Nelson
      • Dan Haggerty
    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Henry Brandon
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    Herbert Nelson
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    Dan Haggerty
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    • Tsezar
    Henry Olek
    Henry Olek
    • Ivan
    Sander Johnson
    • Peter
    Rex Holman
    Rex Holman
    • Sergei
    Dale Ishimoto
    Dale Ishimoto
    • Yermak
    Jack Ong
    Jack Ong
    • Alex
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    Fernando Celis
    • Vladimir
    Monty Cox
    • Pavalovich
    Jan Smithers
    Jan Smithers
    • Directors
      • Mohy Quandour
      • Stewart Raffill(uncredited)
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      The only theatrical feature in which veteran character actor Henry Brandon got to play a sympathetic lead. For most of his 55-year Hollywood career he was typecast in villainous supporting roles.

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    A very touching piece
    I remember seeing this movie at the cinema on its release, a beautiful touching film, with some fantastic scenes incorporating the animals that also appear. To date I have been unsuccessful in obtaining a copy on DVD or Blu-ray.
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    • Release date
      • 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cold Wind
    • Filming locations
      • Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada(Outdoor Scenes)
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      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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