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Whistle down the Wind (Original title)
Dates: 1961 (Copyright), 07 August 1961 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Bryan Forbes

Synopsis: Set on a remote North England farm, the film tells the story of three children who mistake a wanted killer for Jesus Christ.

Genre:
Drama

Subjects:
Jesus Christ, Farmers, Religion, Countryside
Releases
Date: 1961Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 99 mins Length: 8908 FeetDialogue (original): English

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(6)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8779 FeetBFI identifier: C-193308
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(6)
Description: PositiveBFI identifier: C-193310
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8883 FeetStock date: 1971BFI identifier: C-193311
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1252536
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8779 FeetBFI identifier: C-193308
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8889 FeetStock date: 1961BFI identifier: C-193309
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8893 FeetBFI identifier: C-193312
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film