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King of the Wind

  • 1989
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
233
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King of the Wind (1989)
Adventure

In 1727, an Arab colt is born with the signs of the wheat ear and the white spot on his heel, evil and good and thus begins the life of Sham.In 1727, an Arab colt is born with the signs of the wheat ear and the white spot on his heel, evil and good and thus begins the life of Sham.In 1727, an Arab colt is born with the signs of the wheat ear and the white spot on his heel, evil and good and thus begins the life of Sham.

  • Director
    • Peter Duffell
  • Writers
    • Marguerite Henry
    • Phil Frey
    • Leslie Sayle
  • Stars
    • Richard Harris
    • Glenda Jackson
    • Frank Finlay
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    233
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Duffell
    • Writers
      • Marguerite Henry
      • Phil Frey
      • Leslie Sayle
    • Stars
      • Richard Harris
      • Glenda Jackson
      • Frank Finlay
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Richard Harris
    Richard Harris
    • King George II
    Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson
    • Queen Caroline
    Frank Finlay
    Frank Finlay
    • Edward Coke
    Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter
    • Hannah Coke
    Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne
    • Achmet
    Navin Chowdhry
    Navin Chowdhry
    • Agba
    Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle
    • Lord Granville
    Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan
    • Captain
    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • Bey of Tunis
    Neil Dickson
    Neil Dickson
    • Earl of Godolphin
    Barry Foster
    Barry Foster
    • Mr. Williams
    Jill Gascoine
    Jill Gascoine
    • Mrs. Williams
    Ralph Bates
    Ralph Bates
    • LeDuc
    Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson
    • Duchess of Marlborough
    Norman Rodway
    Norman Rodway
    • Capt. 'Blueskin' Blake
    Melvyn Hayes
    Melvyn Hayes
    • Twicker
    Hilton McRae
    Hilton McRae
    • Cook
    Barry Stanton
    Barry Stanton
    • Chef Richard
    • Director
      • Peter Duffell
    • Writers
      • Marguerite Henry
      • Phil Frey
      • Leslie Sayle
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      This was Anthony Quayle's final film before his death on October 20, 1989 at the age of 76. He died seven months before the film was released in the UK.

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    10/10

    A heart-touching friendship

    The heart-touching story of Sham, the Godolphin Arabian, is always worth to be seen, not only for children. It is a story of love and devotion between human beings and animals - and about what is it worth to fight for and to be true and devoted to each other. The movie shows a lot of nice and overwhelming shots of horses which really touch the heart. And it also says, that not everybody is a bad human being, although there are lots of them in the world. I missed Grimalkin, the cat, who was the Godolphin Arabian's beloved friend, not only through his bitter and difficult years, but also in the time, the wonderful horse was honored and admired by the people. The movie does not follow Marguerite Henry's book very close, it is understandable that a few changes make a movie much easier and do not damage the story. I would have loved to see some shots in Gogmaggog, England, where the famous Arabian horse found his home where he could stay and live a happy life. The story between the boy Akba and his friend Sham, the Godolphin Arabian, touches the soul.
    • Hanagaramoyo
    • Aug 15, 2005
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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1990 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • König der Winde
    • Filming locations
      • Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Production companies
      • Davis-Panzer Productions
      • Harlech Television (HTV)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

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