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The Edge of the World

  • 1937
  • Passed
  • 1 Std. 21 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
7,3/10
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IHRE BEWERTUNG
Eric Berry, Belle Chrystall, and Niall MacGinnis in The Edge of the World (1937)
DramaGeschichteRomanze

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuA way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.

  • Regie
    • Michael Powell
  • Drehbuch
    • Michael Powell
    • John L. Balderston
    • John Byrd
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Niall MacGinnis
    • Belle Chrystall
    • John Laurie
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    7,3/10
    2287
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Michael Powell
    • Drehbuch
      • Michael Powell
      • John L. Balderston
      • John Byrd
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Niall MacGinnis
      • Belle Chrystall
      • John Laurie
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    • 27Kritische Rezensionen
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
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      • 1 Gewinn & 1 Nominierung insgesamt

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    Niall MacGinnis
    Niall MacGinnis
    • The Gray Family: Andrew, His Son
    • (as Niall Macginnis)
    Belle Chrystall
    Belle Chrystall
    • The Manson Family: Ruth, His Daughter
    John Laurie
    John Laurie
    • The Manson Family: Peter
    Eric Berry
    • The Manson Family: Robbie, Her Brother
    Kitty Kirwan
    • The Manson Family: Jean, Their Grandmother
    Finlay Currie
    Finlay Currie
    • The Gray Family: James
    Grant Sutherland
    • The Catechist
    Campbell Robson
    • The Laird
    George Summers
    • The Skipper
    James Garrioch
    • Doctor Attending Ruth's Baby in Lerwick
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Andy Gear
    • Villager in Evacuation
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Mima Gear
    • Villager in Evacuation
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Wullie Gear
    • Fiddler at Hirta Reel
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Aggie Jean Gray
    • Member of the Congregation
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Agnes 'Nannie' Gray
    • Member of the Congregation
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Edith Gray
    • Member of the Congregation
    • (Nicht genannt)
    James Andrew Gray
    • Member of the Congregation
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Jean 'Jeannie' Gray
    • Member of the Congregation
    • (Nicht genannt)
    • Regie
      • Michael Powell
    • Drehbuch
      • Michael Powell
      • John L. Balderston
      • John Byrd
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    10jotix100

    The island at the end of the world.

    Michael Powell, the distinguished English director, was a man of vision. He takes us on a voyage to a remote place in order to set his drama about what the inhabitants of the mythical Hirta, in the Hebrides, were going through. The film was actually filmed in Fulla, in the Shetland Islands, which resembles its model. The original island of St. Kilda had been deemed the last place on earth as the Romans sailed the area and since the island resembles a wall rising from the sea, it must have appeared that way to those explorers. Mr. Powell was lucky in working with the producer Joe Rock, whose generosity made this early film worth discovering.

    The film opens with a shot of the island from the sea. We see the island rise from the water, as the Romans might have seen it. Little has changed in the place, except now it's deserted. The people of the island have long gone over the mainland because it was hard for them to make a living in that barren and inhospitable place. The island is now a bird sanctuary. The yacht is commandeered by Andrew Gray, who has left the place and now his memories of that turbulent past come back to him.

    We go back in a flashback to know what happened in the island some time ago. We see the Manson family as they prepare for church. Peter, the patriarch, has two children, Ruth and Robbie. Andrew Gray is in love with the beautiful Ruth. Later in a competition to get to the top of the highest spot in the island Robbie suffers a tragic accident. Andrew decides to leave for the main land with his father's blessings, but Ruth is left with child, not knowing how to contact Andrew. When the whole population decides to leave, Peter Manson, reluctantly agrees, but tragedy intervenes when a terrible accident occurs.

    The acting is magnificent. John Laurie is seen as Peter Manson, the man whose love for the land is his passion. Belle Chrystall plays Ruth the gorgeous island girl in love with Andrew. Eric Berry and Niall MacGinnis are Robbie and Andrew and Finlay Currie makes James Gray come alive.

    "The Edge of the World" shows a Michael Powell in great form. Mr. Powell must have taken a tremendous chance by even filming in that remote place, but he is rewarded by a timeless film that will live forever.
    9Glaschu

    A rare look at Scotland

    An interesting film and well worth seeing for those interested in Scottish theme films. The comparison with Man of Aran is valid, in that it depicts an isolated island community struggling to eke out an existence.

    What was missing for me was even a hint at the language these island people of "Hirta" would have spoken, Scottish Gaelic. The church scene with its psalm singing was executed better than in "The Little Minister", but still without making an effort to portray the real thing. The singing was in English, using a Lowland style and the precentor did not chant the line, but read it! They had clearly not visited any Highland churches before preparing the scene.

    The documentary film, appended to this, "Return to the Edge of the World" was wonderful and I found it equally enjoyable.
    drednm

    Odd but Majestic Little Film

    Odd little film directed by Michael Powell long before his huge success once teamed with Emeric Pressburger.

    Subtitled "the death of an island," the film chronicles the dreary lives of island folk as seen in flashback by the former residents years after. Victims of the changing world, commercialized fishing, and isolation, the islanders finally pack it in and move to the mainland after the death of one young man and a near miss with a baby.

    Set in an era before electricity and telephones the film shows just how isolated the people are on the various islands north of Scotland. Independent and stubborn, they cling to their rock even though they know the end is coming.

    The story is slim: the young people are in crisis of whether to stay and keep the island going or go to the mainland and get good-paying jobs. The story shows us their lives on the island of Hirta (which means death) and the draw of the cities.

    Almost shot in documentary form, Powell constantly shows us the majestic beauty of the sparse rock of island versus the drab lives of the people. Their lives are built around church, social interaction, and trying to keep going.

    The acting is minimal with a few familiar faces. John Laurie is the hard father who sees his son (Eric Berry) die in a stupid accident while climbing the face of sea rock. Belle Chrystall is Ruth and Niall MacGinnes is Robbie. Finlay Currie co-stars.

    The island scenery is just gorgeous and Powell has a good eye for the incredible backdrops of sea and rock and waving grasses.
    8nnnn45089191

    Stunning visuals

    This early effort by director Michael Powell is simply a stunning visual treat. Shot on location on one of the British isles,the visuals are both dramatic and beautiful.What amazed me was how different this movie was from others I've seen from the same period.It seemed so modern in the way of storytelling. The basic story of the film is quite predictable but the actors commitment heightens the drama's impact. John Laurie is the standout in the cast.But what lingers is the powerful depiction of the harsh life on these isles,constantly battling nature's forces.This movie is a cherished record of a way of life that now has almost completely disappeared. To fans of Michael Powell this is a must-see, and I recommend this amazing film to everybody.
    7Jamalen

    A recently watched film

    It was very strange watching a film that was shot on an Island that I can see out of my living room window (on clear days).

    The film touched on many issues that affected people of the Shetlands around that time, but you should glad hearted, because in REAL life the people of Foula (the REAL Island) still managed to survive, there are approx 30 people living on Foula (Pronouced "Fulla") at this time, and they now have (as from the end of 2004), for the first time 24 hour electricity! (previously only 15 hours a days worth).

    Of course, none of the main characters are from Shetland, because they sound Scottish. (The Shetland accent is a mix of Scots and Norwegian Dialect), but the film does its best.. and people who lived in Shetland NEVER spoke Scottish Gaelic.. ever.. tho they did speak Danish before the 17th Century...

    This film is available in the Shetland Libraries, and it is watched with much mirth by us... watch and enjoy!

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      In the scene of the race up the cliffs, the actors did their own climbing. According to director Michael Powell's book on the making of the film, Eric Berry in particular did some risky work indeed, especially in the shots of him clambering up the waterfall.
    • Patzer
      The wild Golden Eagle at the beginning has the falconer's jesses (leather straps) visible.
    • Zitate

      The Gray Family: Andrew, His Son: Do you think I don't care about Robbie? Do you think I'd forget that he was your twin brother and my best friend?

    • Crazy Credits
      [before opening credits] The slow shadow of Death is falling on the outer isles of Scotland. [scrolls up] This is the story of one of them -- and all of them. When the Roman Fleet first sailed round Britain they saw from the Orkneys a distant island, like a blue haze across a hundred miles of sea. They called it - "ULTIMA THULE" [main title] THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
    • Verbindungen
      Featured in Return to the Edge of the World (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Chorus
      (uncredited)

      Composer unknown

      Performed by The Glasgow Orpheus Choir

      Conducted by Hugh S. Roberton

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 10. Januar 1938 (Vereinigtes Königreich)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Vereinigtes Königreich
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Ivica Sveta
    • Drehorte
      • Foula, Shetland, Schottland, Vereinigtes Königreich
    • Produktionsfirma
      • Joe Rock Productions
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      • 20.000 £ (geschätzt)
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    • Laufzeit
      • 1 Std. 21 Min.(81 min)
    • Farbe
      • Black and White
    • Seitenverhältnis
      • 1.37 : 1

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