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When the North Wind Blows

  • 19741974
  • GG
  • 1h 53m
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6.5/10
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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
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  • Directors
    • Mohy Quandour
    • Stewart Raffill(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Mohy Quandour
    • Stewart Raffill(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Henry Brandon
    • Herbert Nelson
    • Dan Haggerty
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  • Directors
    • Mohy Quandour
    • Stewart Raffill(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Mohy Quandour
    • Stewart Raffill(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Henry Brandon
    • Herbert Nelson
    • Dan Haggerty
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    Henry Brandon
    Henry Brandon
    • Avakumas Avakum
    Herbert Nelson
    Herbert Nelson
    • Borisas Boris
    Dan Haggerty
    Dan Haggerty
    • Tsezaras Tsezar
    Henry Olek
    Henry Olek
    • Ivanas Ivan
    Sander Johnson
    • Peteras Peter
    Rex Holman
    Rex Holman
    • Sergeias Sergei
    Dale Ishimoto
    Dale Ishimoto
    • Yermakas Yermak
    Jack Ong
    Jack Ong
    • Alexas Alex
    • (as Jack Ons)
    Fernando Celis
    • Vladimiras Vladimir
    Monty Cox
    • Pavalovichas Pavalovich
    Jan Smithers
    Jan Smithers
    • Directors
      • Mohy Quandour
      • Stewart Raffill(uncredited)
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      • Mohy Quandour
      • Stewart Raffill(uncredited)
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    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 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 among these same tigers. Boris (Herbert Nelson) , knows that his son's death was an accident, and tries to find Avakum and tell him he's innocent and should came back to the village. In the year that follows, Ava survives the harsh Siberian winter and finds himself at home beyond civilized life, to the point where when Boris finally does find him, it is a very touching goodbye, since the two old friends have drifted apart and have to remain in their separate worlds. —Anonymous
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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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    I agree with the above comment
    I saw this movie alone when i was an early teen in my hometown in India, at a time when the only thing that fascinated me aside from girls were Tigers. I came home after watching it, with a glazed look in my eye, wanting to be that bloke in the movie that befriended the Tigers. What a movie and what a moment that was! The theatre I saw it in does not exist any and has given way to a shopping mall. I don't know how i'd feel about it now after so many years and do not want to spoil a childhood memory by finding this movie available on DVD or something similar and not finding it interesting anymore. I have learned from previous experience that a childhood memory is often tarnished when one travels life's jaded highways occasionally trying to rediscover their unadulterated past by way of movies, only to find its gushing innocence completely soppy and not welcome anymore. And I do not want to throw away the experiences of a memory of this movie into the wind. I do not have kids, so i probably am being selfish in leaving this movie in a sepia toned area of my brain, not wanting it on DVD. But if you are at a precocious age and want to recollect in later years memories of an endearing childhood, try to watch this film(if you can ever). It'll be really worth it.
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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
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      1 hour 53 minutes
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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