Laxdale Hall
1953-04-01 · 77 min · ★ 7.0
A starchy parliamentary delegation is sent to a remote Scottish Highlands community, where the residents are protesting the poor condition of their road by withholding their taxes, and spend a few days among the locals.
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- Directors
- John Eldridge
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- Countries
- United Kingdom
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- Released
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Ronald SquireGeneral Matheson
Jameson ClarkRoderick McLeod
Raymond HuntleySamuel Pettigrew, M.P.
Sebastian ShawHugh Marvell, M.P.
Kathleen RyanCatriona Matheson
Fulton MackayAndrew Flett
Prunella ScalesMorag McLeod
Kynaston ReevesRev. Ian Macaulay
Roddy McMillanWillie John Watt
Andrew KeirMcKellaig
Norman MacOwanOld Villager
Ian MacNaughtonConstable JockTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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