The Snow Goose

What a relief to find I'm not the only person on whom 'The Snow Goose' had such deep and lasting impact. It's quite simply one of the best films ever made and the importance of its availability cannot be overestimated. This is one of the few movies which can, literally, change lives, and yet seems to be the one thing unavailable. While I esteem Mr. Gallico immensely for writing such a magnificent story and screenplay (who wouldn't?), one can't help but question why he would have written the screenplay did he not wish a filmed version to be created for posterity. To the marrow of my bones I believe the re-releasing of his movie would be honouring Gallico's memory. This is honestly a sort of crusade as far as I'm concerned. It goes far beyond just wanting a copy for myself (though, of course, I do!). 'The Snow Goose' should be a gift to the world: like air, water, beauty, and grace, available to all. Perhaps if enough of us join together and petition Hallmark, the Beeb, Gallico's estate, etc., we could save this splendid creature. Individuals joining together over something worth a struggle can have remarkable results ... Just an update to let everyone know I've started a facebook group, 'Fans of The Snow Goose,' hope you'll give it a look. It's really boring now because I'm actually the only member! Sorry!

Those of us who were fortunate to have seen this made-for-television production from the Hallmark Hall of Fame have never forgotten it and continue to hope that someone, somehow will find a way to make it available on DVD or video. My understanding is that Mr. Gallico specified in his Will that it was not to be made commercially available, but why he would do such a thing is beyond me! He wrote both the book and the screenplay and the final product was an exquisite use of the medium. Richard Harris has never given a better performance in his career, indeed, all the fuss about his appearance in the Harry Potter movies only reminds me that this wonderful performance is virtually unknown to most people. It is not an exaggeration to say that you cannot watch this film and come away unmoved.

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.

A simple, beautifully-filmed story about a reclusive, hunchbacked lighthouse keeper (Richard Harris) and an orphaned girl (Jenny Agutter, whose beauty shines through her masculine clothing) brought together by an injured snow goose. The story is played out against the backdrop of early Second World War England, but the primary story is about these two outcasts and how their friendship, and their care for the goose, allows them to overcome the pain the rest of the world has inflicted on them. Tragic, unforgettable, yet never mawkish, and never a false note.

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.