The Snow Goose
The Snow Goose

Information

Release DateNovember 15, 1971
Runtime50m
StatusReleased
ProductionBBC, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
7.3
7 votes
Popularity1

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Patrick Garland

Featured Cast

Jenny Agutter

Jenny Agutter

Fritha

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Philip Rhayadar

Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

Recruiting Officer

Freda Bamford

Freda Bamford

Postmistress

Noel Johnson

Naval Captain

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