The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil(1974)
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil Synopsis
In their songs, comedy and exuberant music, a travelling theatre company give a fiercely polemic account of Scottish history, from the aftermath of Culloden to the oil boom. Their production before a live audience is intercut with filmed reconstructions of the Highland Clearances and the Victorian obsession with hunting stags.
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil (1974) is a drama, music, comedy, history, tv movie and documentary film directed by John Mackenzie, released on June 6, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars John Bett, Dolina MacLennan, David Maclennan and Elizabeth MacLennan. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John Mackenzie
- Writers:
- John McGrath, Ann Scott
- Producers:
- Graeme MacDonald
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Tufano
- Production:
- Panamint Film
- Status:
- Released
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Bett
as Various
- Dolina MacLennan
Dolina MacLennan
as Various
- David Maclennan
David Maclennan
as Various
- Elizabeth MacLennan
Elizabeth MacLennan
as Various
Alex Norton
as Various
Bill Paterson
as Various
- Allan Ross
Allan Ross
as Various
John McGrath
as Various
- Charles Kearney
Charles Kearney
as Sellar
James Cosmo
as Loch
- Iain Glas
Iain Glas
as MacLeod
- David Steaurt
David Steaurt
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by John Mackenzie, written by John McGrath and Ann Scott, produced by Graeme MacDonald.
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The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil?
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The main cast of The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil (1974) includes John Bett, Dolina MacLennan, David Maclennan, Elizabeth MacLennan and Alex Norton. The film was directed by John Mackenzie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil released?
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The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil was released on June 6, 1974 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil worth watching?
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The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil (1974) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.