The Snow Goose (1971)
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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.
Director:
Patrick Garland
Writer:
Paul Gallico
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Jenny Agutter as Fritha |
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Richard Harris as Philip Rhayadar |
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Graham Crowden as Recruiting Officer |
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Freda Bamford as Postmistress |
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Noel Johnson as Naval Captain |
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William Marlowe as Sailor |
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Ludmilla Nova as Jane |
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Declan Mulholland as Poacher |
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Keith Smith as Poacher |
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Julian Somers as Jim |
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Jack Woolgar as Captain of Pinnace |
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Alvar Liddell as Newsreader |
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Gary Watson as Narrator (voice) |
| Directing | Patrick Garland | Director |
| Writing | Paul Gallico | Screenplay |
| Production | Paul Gallico | Producer |
| Crew | Ray Henman | Cinematography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kenneth Morey | Wardrobe Supervisor |
