The Edge of the World (1937): Cast & Plot
The Edge of the World is a 1937 romantic drama starring Michael Powell as Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited), Niall MacGinnis and Finlay Currie. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Joe Rock Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Edge of the World About?
The premise of The Edge of the World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
The Edge of the World Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fishing
- cliff
- race
- shepherd
- north sea
- dog
- mill
- island
- evacuation
- port
- trawler
- child born out of wedlock
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- peat moss brick
- yachtsman
- wool
- wheelbarrow
- waterfall
- water wheel
- violin
- violinist
- village
- using rock as a hammer
- tuning fork
- tradition
- superstition
- stone wall
- stoker
- song
- sleep
- skipper
- sister in law sister in law relationship
- singing
- singer
- shrinking population
- shetland islands scotland
- sheep shearing
- sermon
- seaside cliff
- sea storm
- sabbath
- rural setting
- ruins
- rowboat
- rope
- rifle
- reference to john knox
- rain
- psalm
- post office
- port hole
The Edge of the World Cast & Characters
Michael Powell leads the cast as Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited), with Niall MacGinnis as Andrew Gray and Finlay Currie as James Gray.
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Michael Powell as Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited) -
Niall MacGinnis as Andrew Gray -
Finlay Currie as James Gray - Eric Berry as Robbie Manson
Also Starring in The Edge of the World
· 7 more- Kitty Kirwan Jean Manson
- Belle Chrystall Ruth Manson
- John Laurie Peter Manson
- George Summers Trawler Skipper
- Campbell Robson Mr. Dunbar, the Laird
- Grant Sutherland John, the Catechist
- Frankie Reidy The Yachtswoman (uncredited)
The Edge of the World Plot Summary
What happens in The Edge of the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a remote and desolate island called Hirta, a quiet yet significant story unfolds that captures the struggles and changing lives of its small community. The film opens with a yacht passing by the island, and Michael Powell, the director, also stars as the yachtsman, who finds it odd that the island appears deserted despite what his old book suggests. His crew member, Niall MacGinnis, playing Andrew Gray, informs him that the book is outdated and the island no longer has any inhabitants. Despite Andrew’s warning, the yachtsman chooses to land on Hirta, and what they discover sets the stage for the emotional journey that follows.
Full summary
The whole story of The Edge of the World, scene by scene
The Edge of the World Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Edge of the World.
How Well Do You Know The Edge of the World?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Edge of the World FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Edge of the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Edge of the World?
The Edge of the World runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Edge of the World released?
The Edge of the World was released on September 10, 1937.
Who is in the cast of The Edge of the World?
The Edge of the World stars Michael Powell as Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited), Niall MacGinnis as Andrew Gray and Finlay Currie as James Gray, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Edge of the World have a post-credit scene?
No. The Edge of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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