I Know Where I'm Going!
Synopsis
Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.
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Wendy Hiller
Joan Webster
Roger Livesey
Torquil MacNeil
Pamela Brown
Catriona
Finlay Currie
Ruairidh Mhór
George Carney
Mr. Webster
Nancy Price
Mrs. Crozier
Catherine Lacey
Mrs. Robinson
Jean Cadell
Postmistress
John Laurie
John Campbell
Valentine Dyall
Mr. Robinson
Norman Shelley
Sir Robert Bellinger
Margot Fitzsimons
Bridie
Murdo Morrison
Kenny
Walter Hudd
Hunter
Petula Clark
Cheril
Anthony Eustrel
Hooper
Alec Faversham
Martin
Arthur Chesney
Harmonica Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$235K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Original Score
- Allan Gray
- Original Title
- I Know Where I'm Going!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Gaelic
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $235K
- Production Studios
- The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Allan Gray
Erwin Hillier
John Seabourne Sr.
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Department Leadership Roster
John Seabourne Sr.
Editor
Michael Powell
Writer
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Emeric Pressburger
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Michael Powell
Director
Michael Powell
Producer
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Allan Gray
Original Music Composer
Alfred Junge
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is I Know Where I'm Going! about?
Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.
Who directed I Know Where I'm Going!?
I Know Where I'm Going! was directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell.
Who stars in I Know Where I'm Going!?
The principal cast of I Know Where I'm Going! includes Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, Pamela Brown, Finlay Currie, George Carney.
When was I Know Where I'm Going! released and how long is it?
I Know Where I'm Going! was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for I Know Where I'm Going!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Know Where I'm Going! was composed by Allan Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Know Where I'm Going!?
I Know Where I'm Going! holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).