Ill Fares the Land(1983)
Ill Fares the Land Synopsis
The story of the last two years the inhabitants of the islands of St Kilda (far off the west coast of Scotland) spent there, before being evacuated at their own request. This film, originally shown at the London Film Festival, marked the screen debut of writer and director Bill Bryden, who made his theatre reputation directing at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre and the National Theatre. In persuasive style.
Ill Fares the Land (1983) is a drama film directed by Bill Bryden, released on November 1, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Robert Stephens, Morag Hood, Fulton Mackay and David Hayman. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Bryden
- Writers:
- Bill Bryden
- Production:
- Portman Productions, Scottish Television Enterprises, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Ill Fares the Land Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Bill Bryden, written by Bill Bryden.
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Ill Fares the Land Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Ill Fares the Land – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ill Fares the Land?
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The main cast of Ill Fares the Land (1983) includes Robert Stephens, Morag Hood, Fulton Mackay, David Hayman and Ron Donachie. The film was directed by Bill Bryden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ill Fares the Land released?
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Ill Fares the Land was released on November 1, 1983 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Ill Fares the Land worth watching?
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Ill Fares the Land (1983) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.