THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

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• Release Year: 1938
• Genre: Drama, Romance
• Plot: Two families, the Masons and the Grays, living on a remote island off the coast of Scotland, are united by friendship and the romance between the young Ruth and Andrew. Ruth's brother Robbie, believing there is no future on the island, plans to leave in spite of Andrew's objections. To settle their argument, the two men follow an ancient local tradition and race to the top of the island's 1,220 foot cliffs to see whose opinion should prevail. The outcome shatters the island's peace and splits the two clans apart.; Shote entirely on the wild, windswept island of Foula in the Shetlands, 'The Edge of the World' is beautiful, thrilling and profoundly moving. For cinema great Michael Powell (who went on to make such enduring masterpieces as 'The Red Shoes' and 'I Know Where I'm Going!'), this was his first important film and on that remained dear to his heart. Film fans will especially enjoy seeing the director himself in the role of the yacht owner.
• Cast: John Laurie, Belle Chrystall, Eric Berry, Kitty Kirwan, Finlay Currie, Niall MacGinnis, Grant Sutherland, Campbell Robson, George Summers, Edith Gray, Margaret Greig, Michael Powell, Frankie Reidy, Arthur Seabourne, Sydney Streeter
• Director: Michael Powell
• Runtime: 1:13
• Company: Joe Rock Productions
• Media Format: Movie