The Searching Wind

1946 1h 48m EN

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6.1

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★8.0TMDB · 1★6.1IMDB · 144

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Synopsis

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In the decades preceding World War II, American diplomat Alex Hazen witnesses the rise of Mussolini and Hitler but does not use any of his ambassadorial powers to intervene. Instead, Hazen subscribes to the dominant policy of appeasement, believing the belligerent dictators will eventually soften. Although married, he is in love with journalist Cassie Bowwman – but her feelings about the threat posed by fascism differs severely from his.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Young
Alex Hazen
Sylvia Sidney
Cassie Bowman
Ann Richards
Emily Taney Hazen
Dudley Digges
Moses Taney
Douglas Dick
Sam Hazen
Albert Bassermann
Count von Stammer
Dan Seymour
Torrone
Ian Wolfe
Sears

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: William Dieterle
Writers: Lillian Hellman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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80 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by William Dieterle, shot by Lee Garmes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Victor Young. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Warren Low shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robert Young and Sylvia Sidney and Ann Richards carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0038915 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

William Dieterle directs. Lee Garmes behind the camera. Victor Young scores. Warren Low cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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180 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by William Dieterle, shot by Lee Garmes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Victor Young. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Warren Low shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Robert Young and Sylvia Sidney and Ann Richards carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0038915 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.