The Snow Goose
Synopsis
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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Jenny Agutter
Fritha
Richard Harris
Philip Rhayadar
Graham Crowden
Recruiting Officer
Freda Bamford
Postmistress
Noel Johnson
Naval Captain
William Marlowe
Sailor
Ludmilla Nova
Jane
Declan Mulholland
Poacher
Keith Smith
Poacher
Julian Somers
Jim
Jack Woolgar
Captain of Pinnace
Alvar Liddell
Newsreader
Gary Watson
Narrator (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Garland
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gallico
- Original Title
- The Snow Goose
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Foote, Cone and Belding Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Garland
Paul Gallico
Paul Gallico
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Garland
Director
Paul Gallico
Screenplay
Paul Gallico
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Snow Goose
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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.
Who directed The Snow Goose?
The Snow Goose was directed by Patrick Garland.
Who stars in The Snow Goose?
The principal cast of The Snow Goose includes Jenny Agutter, Richard Harris, Graham Crowden, Freda Bamford, Noel Johnson.
When was The Snow Goose released and how long is it?
The Snow Goose was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 50m.