The Wind
“Sian Anderson is writing a book about murder. Its first chapter is going be her last.”
Synopsis
Mystery writer Sian Anderson leaves her boyfriend John for three weeks of intense writing in the isolated Greek town of Monemvassia. Upon her arrival in the ancient, deserted, walled-in fortress, she is met by Elias Appleby, the round eccentric landlord who guides her through mysterious underground passageways to the house where she will work. He warns her to stay inside at night because of the killer winds that arrive after dark.
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The Wind (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nico Mastorakis
- Screenplay & Story
- Nico Mastorakis, Fred C. Perry
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Wind
- Country of Origin
- Greece, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Feref Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nico Mastorakis
Nico Mastorakis, Fred C. Perry
Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
Andreas Bellis
Bruce Cannon, Nico Mastorakis
Isabelle Mastorakis, Nico Mastorakis
Department Leadership Roster
Nico Mastorakis
Director
Andreas Bellis
Director of Photography
Nico Mastorakis
Writer
Fred C. Perry
Writer
Nico Mastorakis
Producer
Bruce Cannon
Editor
Nico Mastorakis
Editor
Richard Abramson
Costume Design
Lester Gallagher
Production Design
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wind about?
Mystery writer Sian Anderson leaves her boyfriend John for three weeks of intense writing in the isolated Greek town of Monemvassia. Upon her arrival in the ancient, deserted, walled-in fortress, she is met by Elias Appleby, the round eccentric landlord who guides her through mysterious underground passageways to the house where she will work. He warns her to stay inside at night because of the killer winds that arrive after dark.
Who directed The Wind?
The Wind was directed by Nico Mastorakis.
Who stars in The Wind?
The principal cast of The Wind includes Meg Foster, Wings Hauser, David McCallum, Robert Morley, Steve Railsback.
When was The Wind released and how long is it?
The Wind was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wind was composed by Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wind?
The Wind holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).