THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
The Edge of the World tells the moving story of a remote island and its inhabitants, whose traditions and way of life are threatened by a rapidly industrialising world. To settle an argument over whether the islanders should give up their livelihood and move to the mainland, two childhood friends follow an ancient tradition and climb the island’s highest cliff face. The outcome shatters the island’s peace and splits the two clans apart.
Year of production: 1937
Duration: 75 minutes
Credits
- Michael POWELL Director
- Michael POWELL Screenplay
- Ernest PALMER Cinematography
- Skeets KELLY Cinematography
- Monty BERMAN Cinematography
- Cyril RAY Music
- Derek TWIST Editing
Casting
- Eric BERRY Robbie Mansun
- Belle CHRYSTALL Ruth Mansun
- John LAURIE Peter Mansun
- Finlay CURRAY Peter Gray
- Niall MACGINNIS Andrew Gray
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