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The Edge of the World

The Edge of the World
★ 7.2/10•1937•1h 15m•NR•Drama

A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.

Michael Powell · Director

Michael Powell · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 10, 1937

Actors

John Laurie

John Laurie

Peter Manson

Belle Chrystall

Ruth Manson

Eric Berry

Robbie Manson

Kitty Kirwan

Jean Manson

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

James Gray

Niall MacGinnis

Niall MacGinnis

Andrew Gray

Grant Sutherland

John, the Catechist

Campbell Robson

Mr. Dunbar, the Laird

George Summers

Trawler Skipper

Michael Powell

Michael Powell

Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited)

Frankie Reidy

The Yachtswoman (uncredited)

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