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Ring of Bright Water
Ring of Bright Water

Ring of Bright Water

The stars, the warmth, the pleasure of Born Free.

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Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

107 mins

Rating

5.8/10

Release Date

18 June 1969

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Bill Travers

Bill Travers

Graham Merrill

Virginia McKenna

Virginia McKenna

Mary MacKenzie

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

Colin Wilcox

Jameson Clark

Jameson Clark

Storekeeper

Helena Gloag

Helena Gloag

Mrs. Flora Elrich

Willie Joss

Willie Joss

Lighthouse keeper

Roddy McMillan

Roddy McMillan

Bus driver

Jean Taylor Smith

Jean Taylor Smith

Mrs. Sarah Chambers

Christopher Benjamin

Christopher Benjamin

Fishmonger

Kevin Collins

Kevin Collins

Fisherman

Archie Duncan

Archie Duncan

Road mender

June Ellis

June Ellis

Barmaid

Philippa Gail

Philippa Gail

Pet stall girl

Tommy Godfrey

Tommy Godfrey

Ticket seller

Walter Hall

Walter Hall

Bill Horsley

Bill Horsley

Timid man

Phil McCall

Phil McCall

Frank

Philip Morant

Philip Morant

Michael O'Halloran

Michael O'Halloran

Herman

John Young

John Young

Guard

James Gibson

James Gibson

Sleeping car attendant (uncredited)

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