When the Wind Blows

1986Rated7.51h 24mAnimation, War, Drama

With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.

Starring: John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, Robin Houston

Trailer

Cast

  • John MillsJim Bloggs (voice)
  • Peggy AshcroftHilda Bloggs (voice)
  • Robin HoustonRadio Announcer (voice)
  • James RussellRussian submariner (voice)
  • David DundasAdditional Voices (voice)
  • Matt IrvingAdditional Voices (voice)
  • Bernard MontgomerySelf (archive footage)
  • Harry S. TrumanSelf (archive footage)
  • Joseph StalinSelf (archive footage)
  • Winston ChurchillSelf (archive footage)

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