Drama ·Family · United Kingdom · 1969 · 1h 47m

Ring of Bright Water

Ring of Bright Water poster
Director
Jack Couffer
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
Crew
Wolfgang Suschitzky — Director of Photography Reginald Mills — Editor Frank Cordell — Original Music Composer Jack Couffer — Screenplay Bill Travers — Screenplay Joseph Strick — Producer
Tagline

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

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.

Trailer Ring of Bright Water — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
scotlandbased on memoir or autobiographysharkgooseotterhebrides, scotlandscottish highlands
Key Collaborators
Jack Couffer Director Wolfgang Suschitzky Director of Photography Reginald Mills Editor Frank Cordell Original Music Composer Jack Couffer Screenplay Bill Travers Screenplay Joseph Strick Producer
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