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The Wind

The Wind

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The Wind

"Sian Anderson is writing a book about murder. Its first chapter is going be her last."

1986

1h 32m

5.2(28 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

Mystery writer Sian Anderson leaves her boyfriend John for three weeks of intense writing in the isolated Greek town of Monemvassia. Upon her arrival in the ancient, deserted, walled-in fortress, she is met by Elias Appleby, the round eccentric landlord who guides her through mysterious underground passageways to the house where she will work. He warns her to stay inside at night because of the killer winds that arrive after dark.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Meg Foster

Meg Foster

Sian Anderson

Wings Hauser

Wings Hauser

Phil

David McCallum

David McCallum

John

Robert Morley

Robert Morley

Elias Appleby

Steve Railsback

Steve Railsback

Kesner

Mihalis Giannatos

Mihalis Giannatos

Policeman

Summer Thomas

Sian's Friend

John Michaels

Newlywed

Tracy Young

Newlywed

Dina Giannakou

Elias' Wife

Creative team

Directed by: Nico Mastorakis
Written by: Nico Mastorakis
Fred C. Perry
Produced by: Nico Mastorakis

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