Movie: Orkney

Top 10 Billed Cast

Maurice Roëves
Maurice Roëves

Bill

Claire Nielson
Claire Nielson

Ingi

Gerry Slevin
Gerry Slevin

Peter of Two Waters

Terry Cavers
Terry Cavers

Anna of Two Waters

Harry Jones
Harry Jones

Factor

Paul Kermack
Paul Kermack

Sinclair

David Mowat
David Mowat

Jeremiah of Whalerest

Joan Fitzpatrick
Joan Fitzpatrick

Jessie of Topmast

Phil McCall
Phil McCall

Missionary

Stuart Mungall
Stuart Mungall

Flaws

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  • Overview

    Three stories reflecting life in the Orkney Islands, two set in the past, and one in the present.

  • Release Date

    1971-05-13

  • Average

    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
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  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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