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One Against the Wind (1991)

PA | | Biography, Drama | TV Movie 1 December 1991
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Mary Lindell 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 | See full cast & crew »
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Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

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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 Stevan Rimkus ... German Pilot
Tom Hodgkins Tom Hodgkins ... Ben, Big Canada
Michael Crossman Michael Crossman ... Little Canada
John Savident ... Henry Smallwood, American Embasy
Terence Taplin ... Von Bismarck (as Terry Taplin)
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Mary Lindell 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. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>

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Biography | Drama

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First film of Kate Beckinsale. See more »

Quotes

Countess Mary Lindell: I don't know if you realize what it's like - bailing out in a foreign country, occupied by the enemy, not knowing anything, and suddenly being handed over to someone and thinking, "Oh, God, it's a woman! This is dreadful, isn't it?". Yet suddenly they felt safe. I love the whole lot of them. They were too sweet - too ridiculous, most of them. And I never even knew their names.
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Soundtracks

Non, je ne Regrette rien
Music by Charles Dumont
Lyrics by Michel Vaucaire
Performed by Édith Piaf
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An extraordinary movie
7 February 2001 | by Soledad-2 – See all my reviews

This is simply an extraordinary movie. After watching One Against the Wind, I wish to recommend it to everyone with a preference for true classics. This film is a jewel. Judy Davis performance as Countess Mary Lindell is unique. It's a real life story and it is timeless. It will touch your heart forever.
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Country:

Luxembourg | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 December 1991 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Un contre le vent See more »

Filming Locations:

Luxembourg

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Production Co:

Delux Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Karen Mack Productions See more »
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Stereo

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Black and White (archive footage)| Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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