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A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Niall MacGinnis
- The Gray Family: Andrew, His Son
- (as Niall Macginnis)
Andy Gear
- Villager in Evacuation
- (uncredited)
Mima Gear
- Villager in Evacuation
- (uncredited)
Wullie Gear
- Fiddler at Hirta Reel
- (uncredited)
Aggie Jean Gray
- Member of the Congregation
- (uncredited)
Agnes 'Nannie' Gray
- Member of the Congregation
- (uncredited)
Edith Gray
- Member of the Congregation
- (uncredited)
James Andrew Gray
- Member of the Congregation
- (uncredited)
Jean 'Jeannie' Gray
- Member of the Congregation
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaIn the scene of the race up the cliffs, the actors did their own climbing. According to director Michael Powell's book on the making of the film, Eric Berry in particular did some risky work indeed, especially in the shots of him clambering up the waterfall.
- GoofsThe wild Golden Eagle at the beginning has the falconer's jesses (leather straps) visible.
- Quotes
The Gray Family: Andrew, His Son: Do you think I don't care about Robbie? Do you think I'd forget that he was your twin brother and my best friend?
- Crazy credits[before opening credits] The slow shadow of Death is falling on the outer isles of Scotland. [scrolls up] This is the story of one of them -- and all of them. When the Roman Fleet first sailed round Britain they saw from the Orkneys a distant island, like a blue haze across a hundred miles of sea. They called it - "ULTIMA THULE" [main title] THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
- ConnectionsFeatured in Return to the Edge of the World (1978)
- SoundtracksChorus
(uncredited)
Composer unknown
Performed by The Glasgow Orpheus Choir
Conducted by Hugh S. Roberton
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This early effort by director Michael Powell is simply a stunning visual treat. Shot on location on one of the British isles,the visuals are both dramatic and beautiful.What amazed me was how different this movie was from others I've seen from the same period.It seemed so modern in the way of storytelling. The basic story of the film is quite predictable but the actors commitment heightens the drama's impact. John Laurie is the standout in the cast.But what lingers is the powerful depiction of the harsh life on these isles,constantly battling nature's forces.This movie is a cherished record of a way of life that now has almost completely disappeared. To fans of Michael Powell this is a must-see, and I recommend this amazing film to everybody.
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- Dec 17, 2006
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- Budget
- £20,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 14 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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