
Wind from the East
Drama · Western
Overview
A politically oriented film in which images suggestive of a mock western are accompanied by an attack on all cinematic conventions to date and a debate on the nature and possibility of revolutionary cinema.
Top Cast


Gian Maria Volonté
Gian Maria Volonté
The Northern Ranger
Gian Maria Volonté
The Northern Ranger


Anne Wiazemsky
Anne Wiazemsky
The Revolutionary
Anne Wiazemsky
The Revolutionary
Cristiana Tullio-Altan
Cristiana Tullio-Altan
La Jeune Bourgeoise
Cristiana Tullio-Altan
La Jeune Bourgeoise


Allen Midgette
Allen Midgette
L'Indien
Allen Midgette
L'Indien
José Varela
José Varela
La Guide
José Varela
La Guide
Paolo Pozzesi
Paolo Pozzesi
Délégué Révisionniste
Paolo Pozzesi
Délégué Révisionniste


Götz George
Götz George
Soldat
Götz George
Soldat


Glauber Rocha
Glauber Rocha
(uncredited)
Glauber Rocha
(uncredited)


Fabio Garriba
Fabio Garriba
(uncredited)
Fabio Garriba
(uncredited)
Enzo Porcelli
Enzo Porcelli
(uncredited)
Enzo Porcelli
(uncredited)
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