Ring of Bright Water (1969)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.1807 |
Directed By
Jack Couffer
Crew
Joseph Strick
Edgar J. Scherick
Jack Couffer
Bill Travers
Jack Couffer
Kenneth Ryan
Reginald Mills
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Frank Cordell
TOP 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
Bill Horsley
Timid man
Phil McCall
Frank
Michael O'Halloran
Herman
John Young
Guard
James Gibson
Sleeping car attendant (uncredited)
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