The Edge of the World
Synopsis
A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
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The Edge of the World (1937) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-03
Top Cast
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John Laurie
Peter Manson
Belle Chrystall
Ruth Manson
Eric Berry
Robbie Manson
Kitty Kirwan
Jean Manson
Finlay Currie
James Gray
Niall MacGinnis
Andrew Gray
Grant Sutherland
John, the Catechist
Campbell Robson
Mr. Dunbar, the Laird
George Summers
Trawler Skipper
Michael Powell
Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited)
Frankie Reidy
The Yachtswoman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Powell
- Original Score
- Lambert Williamson
- Original Title
- The Edge of the World
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Joe Rock Productions, Pax Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Lambert Williamson
Skeets Kelly, Ernest Palmer, Monty Berman
Derek N. Twist, Robert Walters
Joe Rock
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Powell
Writer
Michael Powell
Director
Joe Rock
Producer
Skeets Kelly
Director of Photography
Derek N. Twist
Editor
Lambert Williamson
Original Music Composer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Robert Walters
Editor
Monty Berman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Edge of the World
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What is The Edge of the World about?
A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
Who directed The Edge of the World?
The Edge of the World was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in The Edge of the World?
The principal cast of The Edge of the World includes John Laurie, Belle Chrystall, Eric Berry, Kitty Kirwan, Finlay Currie.
When was The Edge of the World released and how long is it?
The Edge of the World was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Edge of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Edge of the World was composed by Lambert Williamson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Edge of the World?
The Edge of the World holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).