

High Tide at Noon
“The dramatic ebb and flow of a young girl's love...”
Synopsis
After returning home to a rugged island near Nova Scotia, Joanna, daughter of the local bigwig, struggles to choose between three eligible bachelors -- the rebel, the steadfast friend and the poetry-quoting newcomer. As the local lobster supply dwindles due to overfishing, the island's inhabitants encounter economic difficulties.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Betta St. John
Joanna
William Sylvester
Alec Douglas
Michael Craig
Nils
Flora Robson
Donna MacKenzie
Alexander Knox
Stephen MacKenzie
Peter Arne
Owen MacKenzie
Patrick McGoohan
Simon Breck
Bernard Bresslaw
Tom Robey
Patrick Allen
Charles MacKenzie
Susan Beaumont
Kristy
Jill Dixon
Matille Trudeau
John Hayward
Philip MacKenzie
Errol MacKinnon
Peter Grant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Paterson
- Original Score
- John Veale
- Original Title
- High Tide at Noon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
Neil Paterson, Elisabeth Ogilvie
John Veale
Eric Cross
Sidney Hayers
Earl St. John, Julian Wintle
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Leacock
Director
Neil Paterson
Screenplay
Julian Wintle
Producer
John Veale
Original Music Composer
Eric Cross
Director of Photography
Sidney Hayers
Editor
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for High Tide at Noon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Tide at Noon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Tide at Noon about?
After returning home to a rugged island near Nova Scotia, Joanna, daughter of the local bigwig, struggles to choose between three eligible bachelors -- the rebel, the steadfast friend and the poetry-quoting newcomer. As the local lobster supply dwindles due to overfishing, the island's inhabitants encounter economic difficulties.
Who directed High Tide at Noon?
High Tide at Noon was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in High Tide at Noon?
The principal cast of High Tide at Noon includes Betta St. John, William Sylvester, Michael Craig, Flora Robson, Alexander Knox.
When was High Tide at Noon released and how long is it?
High Tide at Noon was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for High Tide at Noon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Tide at Noon was composed by John Veale.
Is High Tide at Noon based on a book or true story?
High Tide at Noon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elisabeth Ogilvie".



















