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Ring of Bright Water
Ring of Bright Water
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  2. Ring of Bright Water

Ring of Bright Water

1969
1h 47m
Drama
Family

Status

Released

Release

1969

Runtime

1h 47m

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Storyline

"The stars, the warmth, the pleasure of Born Free."

Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Jun 18, 1969
Languages
English
Gaelic
Director
Jack Couffer
Production
The Rank Organisation
The Rank Organisation
Palomar Pictures International
Palomar Pictures International
Brightwater Film Production
Brightwater Film Production
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

21 Cast Members

Bill Travers

Bill Travers

Graham Merrill

Virginia McKenna

Virginia McKenna

Mary MacKenzie

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

Colin Wilcox

Jameson Clark

Jameson Clark

Storekeeper

Helena Gloag

Helena Gloag

Mrs. Flora Elrich

Willie Joss

Willie Joss

Lighthouse keeper

Roddy McMillan

Roddy McMillan

Bus driver

Jean Taylor Smith

Jean Taylor Smith

Mrs. Sarah Chambers

Christopher Benjamin

Christopher Benjamin

Fishmonger

Kevin Collins

Fisherman

Archie Duncan

Archie Duncan

Road mender

June Ellis

June Ellis

Barmaid

Philippa Gail

Pet stall girl

Tommy Godfrey

Tommy Godfrey

Ticket seller

Walter Hall

Bill Horsley

Timid man

Phil McCall

Frank

Philip Morant

Michael O'Halloran

Herman

John Young

John Young

Guard

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