A Wind from the South (1955)
Overview
Set in Ireland, the story centers on a day in the life of Shevawn, an innocent, 30-year-old dreamer who is domineered by her innkeeper brother. An American tourist with a troubled marriage gives Shevawn's life new meaning.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.0453 |
Directed By
Daniel Petrie
Crew
Armina Marshall
Arthur H. Singer
Carl Kent
Daniel Petrie
James Costigan
Wesley Laws
Greg Harney
John Haggott
Gene Coffin
TOP CAST
Julie Harris
Shevawn
Donald Woods
Robert
Haila Stoddard
Jean
Michael Higgins
Liam
Lawrence Fletcher
Ned Kelly
James Congdon
Jack
Mary Michael
Lou Kelly
Farrell Pelly
Pat
Grania O'Malley
Biddy
Alexander Clark
Bernard
Andrew John Petersen
Dancer (uncredited)
Roy Scheider
Dancer (uncredited)
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