Ring of Bright Water (1969)
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.
Director:
Jack Couffer
Writers:
Bill Travers, Jack Couffer.
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Bill Travers as Graham Merrill |
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Virginia McKenna as Mary MacKenzie |
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Peter Jeffrey as Colin Wilcox |
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Jameson Clark as Storekeeper |
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Helena Gloag as Mrs. Flora Elrich |
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Willie Joss as Lighthouse keeper |
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Roddy McMillan as Bus driver |
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Jean Taylor Smith as Mrs. Sarah Chambers |
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Christopher Benjamin as Fishmonger |
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Kevin Collins as Fisherman |
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Archie Duncan as Road mender |
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June Ellis as Barmaid |
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Philippa Gail as Pet stall girl |
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Tommy Godfrey as Ticket seller |
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Walter Hall as |
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Bill Horsley as Timid man |
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Phil McCall as Frank |
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Philip Morant as |
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Michael O'Halloran as Herman |
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John Young as Guard |
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James Gibson as Sleeping car attendant (uncredited) |
| Production | Joseph Strick | Producer |
| Production | Edgar J. Scherick | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Bill Travers | Screenplay |
| Directing | Jack Couffer | Director |
| Writing | Jack Couffer | Screenplay |
| Sound | Frank Cordell | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Wolfgang Suschitzky | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Reginald Mills | Editor |
| Art | Kenneth Ryan | Art Direction |