The Land of Robert Burns(1956)
The Land of Robert Burns Synopsis
This short, evocative account of the poet's life is set among contemporary scenes of the people of south-west Scotland as they grow from children to manhood. A representative selection of his songs takes on fresh significance when heard against a background of the people and the countryside he knew and loved. The film's score is by Cedric Thorpe Davie, and the songs are sung by the Saltire Singers.
The Land of Robert Burns (1956) is a documentary film directed by Joe Mendoza, released on January 2, 1956 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Stewart McAllister.
- Director:
- Joe Mendoza
- Writers:
- Maurice Lindsay
- Producers:
- Stewart McAllister
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Paynter
- Production:
- British Transport Films
- Status:
- Released
The Land of Robert Burns Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Joe Mendoza, written by Maurice Lindsay, produced by Stewart McAllister.
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The main cast of The Land of Robert Burns (1956) includes Stewart McAllister. The film was directed by Joe Mendoza. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Land of Robert Burns released?
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The Land of Robert Burns was released on January 2, 1956 and runs for 21m.