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The Snow Goose (1971)

1971-11-15 · 1h 0m · EN
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Based upon Paul Gallico's delicate novel, Patrick Garland's Golden Globe winning The Snow Goose is a stark and hauntingly beautiful drama set amongst the striking scenery of the Essex salt marshes during the early years of WWII. A bearded Richard Harris leads the modest cast with his sensitive portrayal of tormented soul Philip Rhayader, a lonely misshapen man shunned by society but with a great love of life; Harris isnt overly bitter of his treatment and expresses his compassion through his paintings and love of the waterfowl that surround him. Harris is ably supported by the waiflike Jenny Agutter as Frith, who radiates the requisite amount of youthful innocence and naivety, and won a best supporting actress Emmy Award for her performance.

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Patrick GarlandDirector

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Jenny AgutterJenny AgutterFrithaRichard HarrisRichard HarrisPhilip RhayadarGraham CrowdenGraham CrowdenRecruiting OfficerFreda BamfordFreda BamfordPostmistressNoel JohnsonNoel JohnsonNaval CaptainWilliam MarloweWilliam MarloweSailorLudmilla NovaLudmilla NovaJaneDeclan MulhollandDeclan MulhollandPoacherKeith SmithKeith SmithPoacherJulian SomersJulian SomersJimJack WoolgarJack WoolgarCaptain of PinnaceAlvar LiddellAlvar LiddellNewsreader

Keywords

Period dramaWorld war iiComing of ageTragedyTearjerkerNatureWildlifeFilm adaptationDisabilityGooseEssexRite of passage

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Genre affinityDrama · War · FamilyTheme affinityPeriod Drama · World War Ii · Coming Of AgeMood preferenceRomanceVisual stylePeriod DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShort

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What is The Snow Goose about?

Based upon Paul Gallico's delicate novel, Patrick Garland's Golden Globe winning The Snow Goose is a stark and hauntingly beautiful drama set amongst the striking scenery of the Essex salt marshes during the early years of WWII. A bearded Richard Harris leads the modest cast with his sensitive portrayal of tormented soul Philip Rhayader, a lonely misshapen man shunned by society but with a great love of life; Harris isnt overly bitter of his treatment and expresses his compassion through his paintings and love of the waterfowl that surround him. Harris is ably supported by the waiflike Jenny Agutter as Frith, who radiates the requisite amount of youthful innocence and naivety, and won a best supporting actress Emmy Award for her performance.

How long is The Snow Goose?

The Snow Goose has a runtime of 60 minutes.