Ring of Bright Water
“The stars, the warmth, the pleasure of Born Free.”
1969•G•1h 47m•5.8•Released
DramaFamily
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.
Director
Jack Couffer
Writer
Bill Travers, Jack Couffer
Languages
English, Gaelic
Studio
The Rank Organisation
Cast
Bill Travers
Graham Merrill
Virginia McKenna
Mary MacKenzie
Peter Jeffrey
Colin Wilcox
Jameson Clark
Storekeeper
Helena Gloag
Mrs. Flora Elrich
Willie Joss
Lighthouse keeper
Roddy McMillan
Bus driver
Jean Taylor Smith
Mrs. Sarah Chambers
Christopher Benjamin
Fishmonger
Kevin Collins
Fisherman
Archie Duncan
Road mender
June Ellis
Barmaid
Philippa Gail
Pet stall girl
Tommy Godfrey
Ticket seller
Walter Hall
Production
Company
The Rank Organisation
Company
Palomar Pictures International
Company
Brightwater Film Production
Producer
Joseph Strick
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