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Maurice Roëves
Bill
Claire Nielson
Ingi
Gerry Slevin
Peter of Two Waters
Terry Cavers
Anna of Two Waters
Harry Jones
Factor
Paul Kermack
Sinclair
David Mowat
Jeremiah of Whalerest
Joan Fitzpatrick
Jessie of Topmast
Phil McCall
Missionary
Stuart Mungall
Flaws
James Copeland
Sabiston
Jean Taylor Smith
Bella Jean Bews
Willie Joss
Halcro
Walter Carr
Snelly
Helena Gloag
Heather
John Morton
Ezra
Allan Craig
Will
Doreen Cameron
Mary
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James MacTaggart
- Screenplay & Story
- George Mackay Brown, John McGrath
- Original Title
- Orkney
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James MacTaggart
George Mackay Brown, John McGrath
Graeme MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
James MacTaggart
Director
John McGrath
Writer
Graeme MacDonald
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orkney
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Orkney about?
Three stories reflecting life in the Orkney Islands, two set in the past, and one in the present.
Who directed Orkney?
Orkney was directed by James MacTaggart.
Who stars in Orkney?
The principal cast of Orkney includes Maurice Roëves, Claire Nielson, Gerry Slevin, Terry Cavers, Harry Jones.
When was Orkney released and how long is it?
Orkney was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.