One Against the Wind
She faced dangers she never knew existed with courage she never knew she had
1991 · 96 min · ★ 7.1 · History, Drama, TV Movie
Mary Linden works for the French Red Cross in Occupied France during World War II and helps allied soldiers who have been shot down to escape to the unoccupied side. Her activities are complicated by her high profile and her daughter's love affair with a German officer. Based on the true story.
Directed by Larry Elikann · Written by Chris Bryant
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Judy Davis Countess Mary Lindell -
Sam Neill Major James Leggatt, The Guards -
Anthony Higgins SS Capt. Herman Gruber -
Christien Anholt Maurice Lindell, Mary's Son -
Kate Beckinsale Barbe Lindell -
Denholm Elliott Father LeBlanc -
Frank Middlemass Dubois -
David Ryall Dumont, Mary's Lawyer -
Peter Cellier Court General -
Mark Wing-Davey Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO -
Stevan Rimkus German Pilot -
Tom Hodgkins Ben, Big Canada
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