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When the Wind Blows

Movie·1986·Animation, War, Drama·1h 24m·7.5 (335)·Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami

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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.

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John MillsJohn MillsJim Bloggs (voice)Peggy AshcroftPeggy AshcroftHilda Bloggs (voice)Robin HoustonRobin HoustonRadio Announcer (voice)
James Russell
James RussellRussian submariner (voice)David DundasDavid DundasAdditional Voices (voice)
Matt Irving
Matt IrvingAdditional Voices (voice)Bernard MontgomeryBernard MontgomerySelf (archive footage)Harry S. TrumanHarry S. TrumanSelf (archive footage)

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