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The Light at the Edge of the World (1971): Cast

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The Light at the Edge of the World is a 1971 fantasy drama directed by Kevin Billington, starring Fernando Rey as Captain Moriz, Kirk Douglas and Aldo Sambrell. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.

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The Light at the Edge of the World (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 8m (128 min)
Director
Kevin Billington
Genres
Fantasy , Drama , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
Jetfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Light at the Edge of the World About?

The premise of The Light at the Edge of the World without spoilers.

Pirates seize a lighthouse on a rugged island and devise a scheme to lure ships onto the rocks, looting the wrecks. One surviving lighthouse keeper fights their plot with determination. A shipwrecked young woman, who escapes the pirates’ slaughter, soon complicates matters as she allies with the keeper against the marauders amid raging storms.

The Light at the Edge of the World Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • 1800s
  • wrecker
  • gang rape
  • city
  • bare chested man
  • lighthouse
  • pirate
  • island
  • bare chested male bondage
  • friend
  • foreign language adaptation
  • animal slaughter
+12 more
  • shootout
  • flashback
  • cowboy
  • torture
  • rape
  • cave
  • murder
  • violence
  • shipwreck
  • siege
  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Light at the Edge of the World Cast & Characters

Fernando Rey leads the cast as Captain Moriz, with Kirk Douglas as Will Denton and Aldo Sambrell as Tarcante (as Aldo Sanbrell). Directed by Kevin Billington; 20 actors are credited in all.

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The Light at the Edge of the World Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Опасный свет на краю земли” and “Il faro in capo al mondo”.

Also known as
  • Опасный свет на краю земли
  • Il faro in capo al mondo
  • Le Phare du bout du monde
  • Das Licht am Ende der Welt
  • La luz del fin del mundo
  • Dünyanın Ucundaki Fener
  • Маяк на краю света
  • O Farol do Fim do Mundo
  • Fyret ved verdens ende
  • 天边的灯光
  • Maják na konci světa
  • Latarnia na końcu świata
+3 more
  • 세상 끝의 등대
  • Svjetionik na kraju svijeta
  • Маяк на краю світу

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The Light at the Edge of the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Light at the Edge of the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Light at the Edge of the World?

The Light at the Edge of the World runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

When was The Light at the Edge of the World released?

The Light at the Edge of the World was released on July 16, 1971.

Who directed The Light at the Edge of the World?

The Light at the Edge of the World was directed by Kevin Billington.

More films by Kevin Billington

Who is in the cast of The Light at the Edge of the World?

The Light at the Edge of the World stars Fernando Rey as Captain Moriz, Kirk Douglas as Will Denton and Aldo Sambrell as Tarcante (as Aldo Sanbrell), among 20 credited actors.

Does The Light at the Edge of the World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Light at the Edge of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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