The Edge of the World (1937)
A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
Director: Michael Powell
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: September 10, 1937
Cast
- John Laurie - Peter Manson
- Belle Chrystall - Ruth Manson
- Eric Berry - Robbie Manson
- Kitty Kirwan - Jean Manson
- Finlay Currie - James Gray
- Niall MacGinnis - Andrew Gray
- Grant Sutherland - John, the Catechist
- Campbell Robson - Mr. Dunbar, the Laird
- George Summers - Trawler Skipper
- Michael Powell - Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Lambert Williamson
Cinematography: Skeets Kelly, Ernest Palmer
Editing: Derek N. Twist, Robert Walters
Production: Joe Rock Productions, Pax Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
meditative, st. kilda, scotland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Edge of the World about?
- A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
- Who directed The Edge of the World?
- The Edge of the World was directed by Michael Powell.
- Who stars in The Edge of the World?
- The Edge of the World stars John Laurie, Belle Chrystall, Eric Berry, Kitty Kirwan, Finlay Currie, Niall MacGinnis.
- How long is The Edge of the World?
- The Edge of the World has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Edge of the World?
- The Edge of the World is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Edge of the World produced?
- The Edge of the World was produced in United Kingdom.