Overview

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.

Cast

Robert Stephens, Morag Hood, Fulton Mackay, David Hayman, Ron Donachie

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What is "Ill Fares the Land" about?

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.

When was "Ill Fares the Land" released?

Ill Fares the Land was released in 1983.

Who stars in "Ill Fares the Land"?

The cast includes Robert Stephens, Morag Hood, Fulton Mackay, David Hayman.