On the Black Hill
Synopsis
The story covers eighty years in the lives of a pair of Welsh identical twins with an unusual bond, as they go through war, love affairs, and land disputes.
Top Cast
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Mike Gwilym
Benjamin Jones
Robert Gwilym
Lewis Jones
Bob Peck
Amos Jones
Gemma Jones
Mary Jones
Jack Walters
Sam Jones
Nesta Harris
Hannah Jones
Rhys Baker
Benjamin, Aged 6
Aled Baker
Lewis, Aged 6
Huw Toghill
Benjamin, Aged 12
Gareth Toghill
Lewis, Aged 12
Lynn Gardner
Rebecca
Claire Evans
Rebecca, Aged 7
Eryl Huw Phillips
Kevin
Lilian Evans
Mrs Redpath
Ceri Morgan
Eileen
Eric Wyn
Tom Watkins
Iona Banks
Aggie Watkins
Terry Jackson
Haines
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Grieve
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Grieve, Bruce Chatwin
- Original Score
- Robert Lockhart
- Original Title
- On the Black Hill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- BFI, British Screen Productions, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Grieve
Andrew Grieve, Bruce Chatwin
Robert Lockhart
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Scott Thomas
Jennifer Howarth
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Howarth
Producer
Andrew Grieve
Writer
Robert Lockhart
Original Music Composer
Andrew Grieve
Director
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Director of Photography
Jocelyn James
Production Design
Scott Thomas
Editor
Phoebe De Gaye
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Black Hill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Black Hill about?
The story covers eighty years in the lives of a pair of Welsh identical twins with an unusual bond, as they go through war, love affairs, and land disputes.
Who directed On the Black Hill?
On the Black Hill was directed by Andrew Grieve.
Who stars in On the Black Hill?
The principal cast of On the Black Hill includes Mike Gwilym, Robert Gwilym, Bob Peck, Gemma Jones, Jack Walters.
When was On the Black Hill released and how long is it?
On the Black Hill was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Black Hill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Black Hill was composed by Robert Lockhart.
Is On the Black Hill based on a book or true story?
On the Black Hill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bruce Chatwin".