
Whistle Down the Wind(1961)
When an injured wife-murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the farmer’s three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.


Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fantasy has come true.

Edith Evans
Mrs Ross

Eric Portman
Archie Ross

Ronald Fraser
Charlie Ross

Nanette Newman
The Girl Upstairs

Harry Baird
The Man Upstairs
Jack Austin
Police Sargeant

Gerald Sim
Mr. Conrad
Lionel Gamlin
Mr. Conrad's Colleague

Oliver MacGreevy
2nd Redeemer

Kenneth Griffith
Mr. Weaver
The Whisperers is a drama, thriller film released in 1967 exploring themes of based on novel or book, stolen money, radio, poverty, old lady, free cinema. Directed by Bryan Forbes, it stars Edith Evans, Eric Portman, Ronald Fraser. Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fantasy has come true.
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