6.0
Spy Smasher
1942
“...it's no fairy tale.”
When the Wind Blows (1986)
October 24, 19861h 24mEN
7.5
330 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Jimmy T. MurakamiWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
$5K
Production Companies
Penguin BooksBritish Screen ProductionsTVC LondonMeltdown ProductionsFilm4 Productions
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tensharpe
9.0“When The Wind Blows” is a heartbreaking, horrendous, portrayal of the fallout following a nuclear attack on the United Kingdom. Based on the book by “The Snowman” creator Raymond Briggs, this film manages to show the full horror of an elderly couples experiences once missiles have struck. Opening with real Cold War era footage accompanied by David Bowie’s haunting theme song, “When The Wind Blows” follows similar animation style to that of Briggs other famous works. ( “The Snowman” , “The Snowman and the Snow Dog” ) Such dark narrative seems unfitting for this animation style but it works…
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