The Winds of War
“The first theatrical motion picture made for television”
Series Overview
Against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor 'Pug' Henry is a career naval officer who, along with his family, learns to navigate the waters of his dangerous times in the late 1930s.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
93–147 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Sun, Feb 6, 1983
Dan CurtisLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Into the Maelstrom”
Still assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Henry saves the day when friction rises between the Russian hosts and their visitors at a State dinner. In return, Stalin agrees to greater cooperation with the U.S., and agrees to let Henry visit the frontlines. Henry isn't so sure about the visit when he learns that Pamela and her father will be accompanying him. Henry finally receives orders to command a battleship and to report to Pearl Harbor.
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Opening to "The Winds of War" - from 1986 - w/o/c!!
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-26
Cast & Creators
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Robert Mitchum
Victor 'Pug' Henry
Ali MacGraw
Natalie Jastrow
Jan-Michael Vincent
Byron Henry
John Houseman
Aaron Jastrow
Polly Bergen
Rhoda Henry
Lisa Eilbacher
Madeline Henry
David Dukes
Leslie Slote
Chaim Topol
Berel Jastrow
Ben Murphy
Warren Henry
Peter Graves
Palmer 'Fred' Kirby
Jeremy Kemp
Armin Von Roon
Ralph Bellamy
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Victoria Tennant
Pamela Tudsbury
Wolfgang Preiss
Walther von Brauchitsch
William Woodson
Narrator (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Curtis
Herman Wouk
Bob Cobert
Charles Correll
John F. Burnett, Bernard Gribble, Jack Tucker
Dan Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Cobert
Original Music Composer
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
John F. Burnett
Editor
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Jack Tucker
Editor
Peter Zinner
Editor
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Dan Curtis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is The Winds of War about?
Against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor 'Pug' Henry is a career naval officer who, along with his family, learns to navigate the waters of his dangerous times in the late 1930s.
How many seasons does The Winds of War have?
The Winds of War comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Winds of War?
Key cast members in The Winds of War include Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent, John Houseman, Polly Bergen.
Who created or directed The Winds of War?
The Winds of War was developed and directed by Dan Curtis.