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.

Updated May 25 2020

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1971-11-15

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Runtime: 60 mins Rating: 4.5

Cast

Richard Harris

Philip Rhayadar

Graham Crowden

Recruiting Officer

Jenny Agutter

Fritha

Julian Somers

Jim

Freda Bamford

Fisher

Noel Johnson

Naval Captain

William Marlowe

Sailor

Declan Mulholland

Poacher

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