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A Strong Wind Blows
When corruption spreads through a real estate company, president Hiyoshi brings in his honest friend Ryūtarō to reform it. Facing union unrest and betrayal from within, Ryūtarō exposes an embezzlement scheme and helps restore order. After the company stabilizes, he quietly leaves for Kyushu, urging his colleagues to carry on without him.
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Plot Summary
A group of elderly ladies in a retirement home plan and execute a series of daring robberies. Led by the cunning Miss Marple-esque Miss Higgins, they target wealthy criminals to redistribute their ill-gotten gains. The police are baffled by the seemingly impossible heists, leaving Inspector Grimstone to unravel the mystery of the "Gentle Gang".
Critical Reception
A Strong Wind Blows was a modest success, praised for its charming premise and the performances of its veteran cast. While not a critical darling, it found favor with audiences for its lighthearted take on crime and its heartwarming depiction of the elderly protagonists.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming and witty portrayal of elderly criminals.
Stanley Holloway and Kathleen Harrison deliver memorable performances.
A delightful and inventive take on the heist genre.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor and the unique concept of a gang of pensioners committing crimes. The performances were frequently highlighted as a strong point, with many finding the film a pleasant and entertaining watch.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled "The Lavender Hill Mob II" and was intended as a spiritual successor to the Ealing comedy, but the title was changed due to rights issues.
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