

The Snow Goose
1971-11-15 · 50 min · ★ 7.3
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.
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- Directors
- Patrick Garland
- Production companies
- BBC, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Foote, Cone and Belding Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Jenny AgutterFritha
Richard HarrisPhilip Rhayadar
Graham CrowdenRecruiting Officer
Freda BamfordPostmistress
Noel JohnsonNaval Captain
William MarloweSailor
Ludmilla NovaJane
Julian SomersJim
Gary WatsonNarrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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