Movie

People of the Wind

“There are two hundred miles of impassable mountains to cross. There are no towns, no roads, no bridges. There is no turning back.”

★ 6.3(4)19761h 50m

Documentary

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Howarth
Release date: 1976-10-29
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Carolyn Films

People of the Wind — trailer

About People of the Wind

People of the Wind is a 1976 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Anthony Howarth, starring James Mason, Shusha Guppy and Anthony Howarth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch People of the Wind in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Bakhtiari migration is one of the most hazardous tests of human endurance known to mankind. Every year, 500,000 men, women and children — along with one million animals — struggle for eight grueling weeks to scale the massive Zagros Mountains — a range which is as high as the Alps and as broad as Switzerland — to reach their summer pastures.

Cast

James Mason

Jafar Qoli (voice)

Shusha Guppy

Self

Anthony Howarth

Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

mountainendurance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch People of the Wind in Norway?+

People of the Wind is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Norway. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is People of the Wind on Netflix?+

People of the Wind is not on Netflix in Norway right now.

How long is People of the Wind?+

People of the Wind has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in People of the Wind?+

People of the Wind stars James Mason, Shusha Guppy and Anthony Howarth.

When did People of the Wind come out?+

People of the Wind is a 1976 movie directed by Anthony Howarth.

What genre is People of the Wind?+

People of the Wind is Documentary film.

Who directed People of the Wind?+

People of the Wind was directed by Anthony Howarth.