The Wind of Change

1961 1h 4m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Taking its title from Harold Macmillan's widely-reported Cape Town speech about the process of decolonisation in Africa, The Wind of Change showed the other side of the coin: the impact of colonial immigration at 'home'. The film deals with the 'colour problem' within the context of Teddy boy violence.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Donald Pleasence
Pop
Johnny Briggs
Frank
Ann Lynn
Josie
Hilda Fenemore
Gladys
Glyn Houston
Sgt. Parker
David Hemmings
Ginger
Angela Douglas
Denise
Norman Gunn
Ron

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Vernon Sewell
Writers: Alexander Doré, John McLaren
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 64-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vernon Sewell, shot by Basil Emmott. 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 Norman Percival. 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 Peter Pitt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Donald Pleasence and Johnny Briggs and Ann Lynn carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0055624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Vernon Sewell directs. Basil Emmott behind the camera. Norman Percival scores. Peter Pitt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 64-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
265 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Vernon Sewell, shot by Basil Emmott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Norman Percival. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Peter Pitt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Donald Pleasence and Johnny Briggs and Ann Lynn carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0055624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.