CinemaOSMovie · 1969 · 1h 47m · G
Ring of Bright Water

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

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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.

Directed byJack Couffer

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
EN
Released
June 18, 1969
Studios
The Rank OrganisationPalomar Pictures InternationalBrightwater Film Production

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Ring of Bright Water Trailer

Ring of Bright Water Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Fisherman

Creative team
Directed by
Jack Couffer
Written by
Jack Couffer
Bill Travers
Bill Travers
Produced by
Joseph Strick

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