When the North Wind Blows
Synopsis
Avakum (Henry Brandon) is an old trapper who is having a harder and harder time getting by because of the dwindling wildlife in the region. One day he is on a tiger hunt when a big cat attacks his friend's son. Ava tries to shoot the tiger but accidentally kills the boy instead. Thinking he's accused of murder, he flees civilization, and eventually adapts to life among these same tigers. Boris (Herbert Nelson) , knows that his son's death was an accident, and tries to find Avakum and tell him he's innocent and should came back to the village. In the year that follows, Ava survives the harsh Siberian winter and finds himself at home beyond civilized life, to the point where when Boris finally does find him, it is a very touching goodbye, since the two old friends have drifted apart and have to remain in their separate worlds
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Raffill, Mohy Quandour
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Raffill
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- When the North Wind Blows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Sunn Classic Pictures, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Raffill, Mohy Quandour
Stewart Raffill
Jimmie Haskell
Fred R. Krug
R. Hansel Brown, Kenneth R. Koch
Stewart Raffill, Joseph Raffill, P. Frawley Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Raffill
Director
Stewart Raffill
Writer
Stewart Raffill
Producer
Joseph Raffill
Producer
Mohy Quandour
Director
R. Hansel Brown
Editor
Kenneth R. Koch
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the North Wind Blows
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What is When the North Wind Blows about?
Avakum (Henry Brandon) is an old trapper who is having a harder and harder time getting by because of the dwindling wildlife in the region. One day he is on a tiger hunt when a big cat attacks his friend's son. Ava tries to shoot the tiger but accidentally kills the boy instead. Thinking he's accused of murder, he flees civilization, and eventually adapts to life among these same tigers. Boris (Herbert Nelson) , knows that his son's death was an accident, and tries to find Avakum and tell him he's innocent and should came back to the village. In the year that follows, Ava survives the harsh Siberian winter and finds himself at home beyond civilized life, to the point where when Boris finally does find him, it is a very touching goodbye, since the two old friends have drifted apart and have to remain in their separate worlds
Who directed When the North Wind Blows?
When the North Wind Blows was directed by Stewart Raffill, Mohy Quandour.
Who stars in When the North Wind Blows?
The principal cast of When the North Wind Blows includes Henry Brandon, Fernando Celis, Dan Haggerty, Rex Holman, Dale Ishimoto.
When was When the North Wind Blows released and how long is it?
When the North Wind Blows was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for When the North Wind Blows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the North Wind Blows was composed by Jimmie Haskell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the North Wind Blows?
When the North Wind Blows holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).