Whistle Down the Wind
1961, English. Directed by Bryan Forbes.
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When an injured wife-murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the farmer’s three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Bryan ForbesDirector
- Hayley MillsKathy Bostock
- Bernard LeeMr. Bostock
- Alan BatesThe Man, Arthur Alan Blakey
- Norman BirdEddie
- Diane ClareSunday School Teacher, Miss Lodge
- Patricia HeneghanSalvation Army Girl
- John ArnattSupt. Teesdale
- Elsie WagstaffAuntie Dorothy
- Hamilton DyceThe Vicar
- Howard DouglasThe Vet, Dr. Weaver
- Ronald HinesPC Thurstow
- Gerald SimDetective
Details
- Released
- 25 July 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall
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News & fan talk
What Whistle Down the Wind is based on
Whistle Down the Wind is based on Whistle Down the Wind, a 1958 novel by Mary Hayley Bell.
Novel · 1958
Whistle Down the Wind
By Mary Hayley Bell
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Whistle Down the Wind: quick answers
Is Whistle Down the Wind worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Whistle Down the Wind?
Whistle Down the Wind runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Whistle Down the Wind have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Whistle Down the Wind. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Whistle Down the Wind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Whistle Down the Wind is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Whistle Down the Wind on?
Whistle Down the Wind isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 July 1961. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Whistle Down the Wind?
If you liked Whistle Down the Wind, try On Dangerous Ground, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, The Letter.
Who directed Whistle Down the Wind?
Whistle Down the Wind (1961) was directed by Bryan Forbes and stars Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, Alan Bates.
What is Whistle Down the Wind based on?
Whistle Down the Wind is based on Whistle Down the Wind, a 1958 novel by Mary Hayley Bell.