An aging artist who lives a solitary life as a lighthouse keeper in an Essex fishing village assists a young orphan girl in caring for a wounded snow goose.An aging artist who lives a solitary life as a lighthouse keeper in an Essex fishing village assists a young orphan girl in caring for a wounded snow goose.An aging artist who lives a solitary life as a lighthouse keeper in an Essex fishing village assists a young orphan girl in caring for a wounded snow goose.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 9 nominations total
Alvar Liddell
- Newsreader
- (as Alvar Lidell)
Gary Watson
- Narrator
- (voice)
Douglas Stoker
- Sailor - 'The winds from France'
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Wonderful Memory
I read the short story in middle school and saw the TV version as an undergraduate. I will never forget either. Now that the late, great Richard Harris has recently passed away, won't someone look into offering this on DVD or Video? I look for it each and every Christmas on PBS. Some thirty years later, it still haunts me. It will break your heart, but is so worthy of attention.I look forward to comments from other baby boomers who remember the PBS movie. A little gem of a film.
Saw Snow Goose in 1971, how have people seen it since then?
I'm excited to finally find people who remember this film, which I saw on the original Hallmark Hall of Fame airing. It made quite an impression on me and must be the only "favorite" that I've seen a single time. I have read the book many times, and would love to see the film version again.
I've had cable TV for many years and have never seen it listed anywhere. How have people been seeing it since 1971? I haven't gotten any satisfaction from people in Hallmark stores and never got an email response to inquiries.
I recently purchased a DVD copy of the George C. Scott version of Jane Eyre, which I also saw only on Hallmark Hall of Fame (1968?). That revived my hope of finding Snow Goose. Would love to hear from anyone who actually has a copy. Thank you for the info in the comments!
I've had cable TV for many years and have never seen it listed anywhere. How have people been seeing it since 1971? I haven't gotten any satisfaction from people in Hallmark stores and never got an email response to inquiries.
I recently purchased a DVD copy of the George C. Scott version of Jane Eyre, which I also saw only on Hallmark Hall of Fame (1968?). That revived my hope of finding Snow Goose. Would love to hear from anyone who actually has a copy. Thank you for the info in the comments!
How sad that this film cannot be seen again
This 1971 Hallmark Hall of Fame television production was a priceless gift to those viewers lucky enough to have seen it. The program was run at least twice in the '70s but is now "lost" to the public --- no VHS, no DVD. What a shame. The values that Gallico's story presents are timeless, and Richard Harris and Jenny Agutter were never better. And wrenching? I remember well a room full of adults, men and women alike, sobbing at the conclusion of the program. Folks, THAT"S what a great film is all about.
Other Hallmark productions can be seen on VHS or DVD, but not "The Snow Goose." If only Hallmark would "care enough to send the very best" back to us.
Other Hallmark productions can be seen on VHS or DVD, but not "The Snow Goose." If only Hallmark would "care enough to send the very best" back to us.
One of the most impressive Films ever made
It was in June 1972 when this movie was shown on German TV entitled as: Schneegans! I just found out who was the writer of the movie minutes ago after 30 years! I had absolutely no idea who made the movie and in which country it was produced. My god the picture had such a great impact on my little soul, I was just 4 years old, and was watching it with my mother, that until now this movie is the most important in my life! Not only did my mother mention it in her diary, as we both were crying and I just could not recover after the movie, so exciting was this picture, but now I found out, that Rhayader was played by Richard Harris, one of my most favourite actors! This Picture is so full of true love, mystery and devotion, it makes a human being very sensitive for the relationship of humans and animals, that I recommend this picture to all teachers as a lesson on this terms.If a BBC Official is reading this, please reconsider the Will of Gallico and try to obtain the rights for a reissue on DVD (with the Screenplay as a Bonus!) As this movie was not repeated in our Country either (to my knowledge!) since it first aired and after reading all this similar entries I m sure he would reconsider it himself.
ONE OF THE MOST HEART WARMING MOVIES EVER MADE !
I saw this movie only once, when it was first broadcast close to thirty years ago. Yet it's warmth and beauty have stayed in my heart. " THE SNOW GOOSE " has the potential to become a holiday season classic if only it was shown more often. The casting is perfect and the performances are flawless. If you can locate it, rent it and be sure to watch it with the whole family. I defy you to tell me you walked away without a tear in your eye. THIS IS TRULY AN UNDISCOVERED GEM !
Did you know
- TriviaWritten by Paul Gallico, who also wrote "The Poseidon Adventure" and "The Man who was Magic".
- ConnectionsEdited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
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- Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Snow Goose (#21.1)
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- 1h(60 min)
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- 1.33 : 1
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