Flying Into the Wind (1983): Cast
Flying Into the Wind is a 1983 drama directed by Edward Bennett, starring Derrick O'Connor as Barry Wyatt, Rynagh O'Grady and Graham Crowden. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Edward Bennett
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ITV Central
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flying Into the Wind About?
The premise of Flying Into the Wind without spoilers.
The Wyatt family wishes to homeschool their children, but education officials intervene, forcing them into the public system. Set between 1969 and 1980, the film follows the resulting clash, illustrating how the struggle reshapes the lives of the Wyatts and reflects evolving attitudes toward alternative education in that era.
Flying Into the Wind Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- school education
- home schooling
- court case
- capsized boat
- drowned person
- scared girl
- bedwetting
- defying authority
- social services
Flying Into the Wind Cast & Characters
Derrick O'Connor leads the cast as Barry Wyatt, with Rynagh O'Grady as Sally Wyatt and Graham Crowden as Judge Wood. Directed by Edward Bennett; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Bennett
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Derrick O'Connor as Barry Wyatt - Rynagh O'Grady as Sally Wyatt
- Graham Crowden as Judge Wood
- Tim Preece as Defence Counsel
Also Starring in Flying Into the Wind
· 10 more- Arthur Whybrow Factory Foreman
- Tim Wylton Mr. Harper
- Alex McCrindle The Tramp
- Lee Hudson Mrs, Grigsby
- Christopher Hancock Doctor
- Maggie Ford Headmistress
- Prudence Oliver Young Laura
- Martin Duncan Prosecuting Counsel
- Joanna Phillips-Lane Primary School Teacher
- Adrian Wagstaff Michael
More from Edward Bennett
More films directed by Edward Bennett: Dumb Witness and Ascendancy.
Flying Into the Wind Also Known As
Also known as “Tales Out of School: Flying Into the Wind”.
- Also known as
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- Tales Out of School: Flying Into the Wind
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Movies Like Flying Into the Wind
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Wind, Wind Traces and Wind Dancer.
Flying Into the Wind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Flying Into the Wind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flying Into the Wind?
Flying Into the Wind runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Flying Into the Wind released?
Flying Into the Wind was released on June 26, 1983.
Who directed Flying Into the Wind?
Flying Into the Wind was directed by Edward Bennett.
More films by Edward Bennett Who is in the cast of Flying Into the Wind?
Flying Into the Wind stars Derrick O'Connor as Barry Wyatt, Rynagh O'Grady as Sally Wyatt and Graham Crowden as Judge Wood, among 14 credited actors.
Does Flying Into the Wind have a post-credit scene?
No. Flying Into the Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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