Released:
1971-11-15

Overview:
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.

Director:
Patrick Garland

Runtime:
0h 50min

Genre:
TV Movie, History, Drama, Family, War, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Jenny Agutter
  as
  Fritha
• 
  Richard Harris
  as
  Philip Rhayadar
• 
  Graham Crowden
  as
  Recruiting Officer
• 
  Freda Bamford
  as
  Postmistress
• 
  Noel Johnson
  as
  Naval Captain