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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The Snow Goose Cast
Name |
Character |
Richard Harris
He was 41, 72 years old when he died
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as Philip Rhayadar |
Graham Crowden
He was 48, 87 years old when he died
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as Recruiting Officer |
Jenny Agutter
She was 18, now 72 years old
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as Fritha |
Julian Somers
He was 68, 72 years old when he died
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as Jim |
Noel Johnson
He was 54, 82 years old when he died
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as Naval Captain |
Freda Bamford
She was 62, 77 years old when she died
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as Postmistress |
The Snow Goose Crew
Name |
Department |
Paul Gallico as Producer. He was 74 (78) years old when He died
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Production |
Paul Gallico as Screenplay. He was 74 (78) years old when He died
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Writing |