

Ring of Bright Water
1969-06-18 · 107 min · ★ 5.8
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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- Directors
- Jack Couffer
- Production companies
- The Rank Organisation, Palomar Pictures International, Brightwater Film Production
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bill TraversGraham Merrill
Virginia McKennaMary MacKenzie
Peter JeffreyColin Wilcox
Jameson ClarkStorekeeper
Helena GloagMrs. Flora Elrich
Willie JossLighthouse keeper
Roddy McMillanBus driver
Jean Taylor SmithMrs. Sarah Chambers
Christopher BenjaminFishmonger
Archie DuncanRoad mender
June EllisBarmaid
Tommy GodfreyTicket seller
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