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Ill Fares the Land

Nov 1, 1983 · 1h 42m
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Drama

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The story of the last two years the inhabitants of the islands of St Kilda (far off the west coast of Scotland) spent there, before being evacuated at their own request. This film, originally shown at the London Film Festival, marked the screen debut of writer and director Bill Bryden, who made his theatre reputation directing at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre and the National Theatre. In persuasive style.

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CAST

Robert Stephens
Morag Hood
Barclay
Fulton Mackay
David Hayman
Ron Donachie
Directed by Bill Bryden

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Portman Productions, Scottish Television Enterprises, Channel 4 Television
Country
GB
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