The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric(1933)
The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric Synopsis
Hailed by John Grierson as 'one of the best descriptions of life in the country anybody has yet made', the film follows a young couple torn between the choice of emigration to Australia or remaining to work their croft in Shetland.
The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric (1933) is a drama and documentary film directed by Jenny Gilbertson, released on January 1, 1933 with a runtime of 56m. It stars John Gilbertson and Enga Stout. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jenny Gilbertson
- Writers:
- Jenny Gilbertson, Aline Gordon
- Production:
- Zenifilms
- Status:
- Released
The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jenny Gilbertson, written by Jenny Gilbertson and Aline Gordon.
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The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric?
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The main cast of The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric (1933) includes John Gilbertson and Enga Stout. The film was directed by Jenny Gilbertson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric released?
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The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric was released on January 1, 1933 and runs for 56m.
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The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric (1933) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.