Whistle Down the Wind

"Today's hottest young star in her newest... and by far her greatest."

Aug 6 1961 Unrated 1h 39m
Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

Little Kathy (Hayley Mills) discovers a man wanted for murder hiding in her family's barn. When she asks him who he is, he says Jesus Christ just before he goes unconscious. Kathy and her siblings are convinced that he is Jesus, and try to hide him from grown-ups.

Written by

Mary Hayley Bell, Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

Directed by

Bryan Forbes

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Beaver Films, Allied Film Makers

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 BAFTA 1 win & 5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
3,915
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA