Rigs of Nigg
Synopsis
It is the early 70s, and oil has been discovered in the North Sea. The UK needs rigs and needs them fast. Their search for a location to build the platforms settles on the sleepy Highland bay of Nigg on the Cromarty Firth, and a way of life is changed for ever.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Coutts
- Original Title
- Rigs of Nigg
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Coutts
Lindy Cameron
Don Coutts, David Harron
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Don Coutts
Director
Don Coutts
Producer
Lindy Cameron
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What is Rigs of Nigg about?
It is the early 70s, and oil has been discovered in the North Sea. The UK needs rigs and needs them fast. Their search for a location to build the platforms settles on the sleepy Highland bay of Nigg on the Cromarty Firth, and a way of life is changed for ever.
Who directed Rigs of Nigg?
Rigs of Nigg was directed by Don Coutts.
Who stars in Rigs of Nigg?
The principal cast of Rigs of Nigg includes Annie Louise Ross.
When was Rigs of Nigg released and how long is it?
Rigs of Nigg was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 58m.