Ring of Bright Water(1969)
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Ring of Bright Water Synopsis
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.
Ring of Bright Water (1969) is a drama and family film directed by Jack Couffer, released on June 18, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Peter Jeffrey and Jameson Clark. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Couffer
- Writers:
- Bill Travers, Jack Couffer
- Producers:
- Joseph Strick
- Cinematographer:
- Wolfgang Suschitzky
- Composer:
- Frank Cordell
- Production:
- The Rank Organisation, Palomar Pictures International, Brightwater Film Production
- Status:
- Released
Ring of Bright Water (1969) Trailer
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Ring of Bright Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Travers
as Graham Merrill
Virginia McKenna
as Mary MacKenzie
Peter Jeffrey
as Colin Wilcox
Jameson Clark
as Storekeeper
Helena Gloag
as Mrs. Flora Elrich
Willie Joss
as Lighthouse keeper
Roddy McMillan
as Bus driver
Jean Taylor Smith
as Mrs. Sarah Chambers
Christopher Benjamin
as Fishmonger
- Kevin Collins
Kevin Collins
as Fisherman
Archie Duncan
as Road mender
June Ellis
as Barmaid
Key crew
Directed by Jack Couffer, written by Bill Travers and Jack Couffer, produced by Joseph Strick.
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Ring of Bright Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 25 ratings.
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Ring of Bright Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ring of Bright Water online?
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Ring of Bright Water (1969) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ring of Bright Water?
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The main cast of Ring of Bright Water (1969) includes Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Peter Jeffrey, Jameson Clark and Helena Gloag. The film was directed by Jack Couffer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ring of Bright Water released?
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Ring of Bright Water was released on June 18, 1969 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Ring of Bright Water worth watching?
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Ring of Bright Water (1969) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ring of Bright Water?
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