On a remote Scottish island, poor harvests and bad weather are bringing an end to the traditional ways of life. The islanders must decide whether to abandon their homes and seek employment on the mainland. Director Powell's breakthrough film, shot on the island of Foula, was a particularly meaningful project for him. Read more
| Starring | Niall MacGinnis, John Laurie, Belle Chrystall, Finlay Currie |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Powell |
| Genres | Drama |
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On a remote Scottish island, poor harvests and bad weather are bringing an end to the traditional ways of life. The islanders must decide whether to abandon their homes and seek employment on the mainland. Director Powell's breakthrough film, shot on the island of Foula, was a particularly meaningful project for him.
| Starring | Niall MacGinnis, John Laurie, Belle Chrystall, Finlay Currie, Eric Berry, Kitty Kirwan |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Powell |
| Studio | BFI VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 14 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 40 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English Blu-ray: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | Blu-ray: English |
| Released | Production year: 1937 To Rent: DVD: 12 Jan 2004 Blu-ray: 23 Aug 2010 |
Powell's first major movie, shot on location and as much an account of the harshness of life on the isolated Shetland... read more on Time Out
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Wonderful piece
Truly an amazing piece of cinema from one of the worlds best, Michael Powell. Made in 1937, the photography, acting, script are all sublime, and the extras on ... read more »
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Masterpiece At The Edge Of The World
If there was ever any dispute that Michael Powell was one of the greatest directors of the 20th century, a few hours in the company of this DVD will settle all ... read more »
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The Edge Of The World
Great film which showed the very real struggles islanders had to endure just to exist in such a harsh environment. Good to watch a film with 'real' ... read more »
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The Edge of the World
A fascinating film, providng insight into a way of life that has now disappeared. A few jarring aspects, but on the whole worth making the effort to engage with... read more »
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