Ill Fares the Land
The story of the last two years the inhabitants of the islands of St Kilda (far off the west coast of Scotland) spent there, before being evacuated at their own request. This film, originally shown at the London Film Festival, marked the screen debut of writer and director Bill Bryden, who made his theatre reputation directing at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre and the National Theatre. In persuasive style.
- Overview
- Cast
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Ill Fares the Land
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 1, 1983
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama
Original Title
Ill Fares the Land
Production Companies
Portman Productions, Scottish Television Enterprises, Channel 4 Television
Director
Bill Bryden
Description
The story of the last two years the inhabitants of the islands of St Kilda (far off the west coast of Scotland) spent there, before being evacuated at their own request. This film, originally shown at the London Film Festival, marked the screen debut of writer and director Bill Bryden, who made his theatre reputation directing at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre and the National Theatre. In persuasive style.
