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GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL 1990 - 28 July.5 August

Sections & Films

KING OF THE WIND

Category: Edition 1990

Synopsis
In 1727, an Arab colt is born with the signs of the wheat ear and the white spot on his heel: evil and good. And thus begins the life of Sham. He is a gift to the King of France, through a series of adventures with his faithful stable boy, Agba, he becomes the Godolphin Arabian, the founder of one of the greatest thoroughbred racing lines of all time.

Original Title King of the Wind
Italian Title Il re del vento
Category Official Competition
Section Competition
Tipology Feature Film
Duration 103'
Production Year 1990
Nationality United Kingdom
Directed by Peter Duffell
Main cast Richard Harris, Glenda Jackson, Frank Finlay

 regista peter duffelPETER DUFFELL

Peter Duffell was born on July 10, 1922 in Canterbury, Kent, England as Peter John Duffell. He was a director and writer, known for BBC2 Playhouse (1973), Agente speciale (1961) and Agente segreto (1967). He was married to Rosslyn Audrey Cliffe.