Ring of Bright Water
Ring of Bright Water

Ring of Bright Water

The stars, the warmth, the pleasure of Born Free.

5.7(23 votes)
1969
1h 47m
Drama
Family

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.

Production

The Rank Organisation, Palomar Pictures International, Brightwater Film Production

Cast

Bill Travers

Bill Travers

Graham Merrill

Virginia McKenna

Virginia McKenna

Mary MacKenzie

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

Colin Wilcox

Jameson Clark

Jameson Clark

Storekeeper

Helena Gloag

Helena Gloag

Mrs. Flora Elrich

Willie Joss

Willie Joss

Lighthouse keeper

Roddy McMillan

Roddy McMillan

Bus driver

Jean Taylor Smith

Jean Taylor Smith

Mrs. Sarah Chambers

Christopher Benjamin

Christopher Benjamin

Fishmonger

Kevin Collins

Kevin Collins

Fisherman

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