72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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The Edge of the World

Michael Powell
     80 m.
Synopsis
Inspired by the evacuation of St. Kilda, Powell created two families who stand for the two factions of the remote island of Hirta. The Mansons want to stay and eke out a living in the traditional ways, while the Grays conclude the time has come to seek a better life on the mainland, working on the new trawlers. Andrew Gray wants to marry Ruth Manson, but fate steps in: Ruth's brother Robbie dies while racing against Andrew up to the top of the cliff.
Director
Michael Powell
Screenplay
Michael Powell
Photography
Ernest Palmer, Skeets Kelly, Monty Berman
Edition
Derek Twist
Music
Cyril Ray
Cast
John Laurie (Peter Manson), Belle Chrystall (Ruth Manson), Eric Berry (Robbie Manson), Finlay Currie (James Gray), Niall MacGinnis (Andrew Gray), Michael Powell (Mr. Graham)
Running Time
80 m.
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