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The Winds of Autumn

  • 1976
  • Passed
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
260
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Jack Elam, Jimmy Clem, Jeanette Nolan, Belinda Palmer, Chuck Pierce Jr., Charles B. Pierce, Andrew Prine, Earl E. Smith, Dub Taylor, and Perry Harris in The Winds of Autumn (1976)
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In 1884, an eleven-year-old Quaker boy sets out on his own to seek revenge against a gang of outlaws who senselessly murdered his family.In 1884, an eleven-year-old Quaker boy sets out on his own to seek revenge against a gang of outlaws who senselessly murdered his family.In 1884, an eleven-year-old Quaker boy sets out on his own to seek revenge against a gang of outlaws who senselessly murdered his family.

  • Director
    • Charles B. Pierce
  • Writers
    • Earl E. Smith
    • Charles B. Pierce
  • Stars
    • Jack Elam
    • Jeanette Nolan
    • Andrew Prine
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    260
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles B. Pierce
    • Writers
      • Earl E. Smith
      • Charles B. Pierce
    • Stars
      • Jack Elam
      • Jeanette Nolan
      • Andrew Prine
    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Jack Elam
    Jack Elam
    • J. Pete Hankins
    Jeanette Nolan
    Jeanette Nolan
    • Ora Mae Hankins
    Andrew Prine
    Andrew Prine
    • Wire Hankins
    Earl E. Smith
    Earl E. Smith
    • Mr. Pepperdine
    Chuck Pierce Jr.
    • Joel Rigney
    Jimmy Clem
    Jimmy Clem
    • Hog Hankins
    Belinda Palmer
    Belinda Palmer
    • Catherine Rigney
    Perry Harris
    • Lester Hankins
    Robert Birchall
    • Kermit Rigney
    • (as Bob Birchall)
    Joyce Workman
    • Martha Rigney
    Charles B. Pierce
    Charles B. Pierce
    • Ferd Hankins
    Cheri Minns
    • Maydell
    • (as Cheri Johnston)
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Rattler S. Gravely
    Lisa Baker
    • Maydell's Girl
    Nancy Cameron
    • Maydell's Girl
    Daina House
    Daina House
    • Maydell's Girl
    Joyce Mandel
    Joyce Mandel
    • Maydell's Girl
    • (as Joyce Mandell)
    Ann Pennington
    • Maydell's Girl
    • Director
      • Charles B. Pierce
    • Writers
      • Earl E. Smith
      • Charles B. Pierce
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      When Jack Elam and company arrives at Joel's house, there is no wind. After spending only spending moments in the house, Ferd goes out to rape Catherine. Throughout the stalking and rape scene a windstorm rages on. Then, Elam send one of his brothers to find Ferd. When he finds him, Ferd is finishing his rape to the sound of the windstorm. The brother then comes back to tell Elam that Ferd has just raped Catherine. Elam goes out to confront Ferd, and the windstorm has ceased completely.

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    7/10
    Surprisingly entertaining
    This film straddles the border between a B film and an A film. It's essentially a family film with adult themes. Considering the filth children are exposed to these days, this film is a walk in the park and is likely suitable viewing for those 11 years old and up.

    The best part is that it's directed by the man who brought us The Legend Of Boggy Creek. For those of us old enough to remember, that movie was a cheesy, independent film that was a box office smash, long before Blair Witch and Paranormal Activity were even seedlings of ideas. It seems Mr. Pierce chose to reinvest his profits into what he wanted to be a higher form of entertainment and art; and he succeeded, for the most part.

    The acting is led by veterans Elam and Nolan, both with around 30 years of experience at the time of filming. Dub Taylor is typecast, as usual. Mr. Prine, a fine actor in his own right, is given a less than meaty role. The remainder of the cast, I'd never heard of.

    Nice cinematography. Wonderful music score. Good costuming. Decent script. Questionable dialogue at times.

    And get this: the non-speaking roles of the girls in the brothel were provided by "Playboy, Inc.", according to the end credits. Playboy models! Whodathunkit?
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    • Release date
      • June 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hämndens vindar
    • Filming locations
      • Montana, USA
    • Production company
      • Orion Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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