Monday, 24 July 2017

Whistle Down the Wind (1961 Bryan Forbes)

Another enigmatic title from Hayley's mum, her novel being adapted by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. Lives of rural children again observed so well - and the acting of Diane Holgate and Alan Barnes is every bit as good as Hayley's (Diane made no other films, Alan just the one - The Victors).


Bernard Lee also terrific in unusual role for him; Alan Bates good in debut.

Grey northern England nicely shot by Arthur Ibbetson. Music by Malcom Arnold.

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