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When the Wind Blows

“...it's no fairy tale.”

★ 7.5 / 10 (359 votes)October 24, 198684 minEN
AnimationWarDrama

With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 24, 1986
StatusReleased
Runtime84 min
Rating★ 7.5 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Budget—
Revenue$5,274
ProductionPenguin Books, TVC London, Meltdown Productions, National Film Finance Corporation, Film Four International
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Crew

Director

Jimmy T. Murakami

Writers

Raymond Briggs

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Cast

John MillsJohn MillsJim Bloggs (voice)
Peggy AshcroftPeggy AshcroftHilda Bloggs (voice)
Robin HoustonRobin HoustonRadio Announcer (voice)
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James RussellRussian submariner (voice)
David DundasDavid DundasAdditional Voices (voice)
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Matt IrvingAdditional Voices (voice)
Bernard MontgomeryBernard MontgomerySelf (archive footage)
Harry S. TrumanHarry S. TrumanSelf (archive footage)
Joseph StalinJoseph StalinSelf (archive footage)
Winston ChurchillWinston ChurchillSelf (archive footage)
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