High Tide at Noon (1957)

Director:

Philip Leacock

Writers:

Elisabeth Ogilvie (novel), Neil Paterson

Stars:

Betta St. John, William Sylvester, Michael Craig

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Betta St. John	...	Joanna
William Sylvester	...	Alec Douglas
Michael Craig	...	Nils
Flora Robson	...	Donna MacKenzie
Alexander Knox	...	Stephen MacKenzie
Peter Arne	...	Owen MacKenzie
Patrick McGoohan	...	Simon Breck
Patrick Allen	...	Charles MacKenzie
Jill Dixon	...	Matille Trudeau
Susan Beaumont	...	Kristy
John Hayward	...	Philip MacKenzie
Errol MacKinnon	...	Peter Grant

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

nova scotia canada | lobster fishing | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 July 1958 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Alta marea a mezzogiorno

Filming Locations:

Northwest Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rank Organisation, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dirk Bogarde was asked to play Nills.

User Reviews

Gentle and enjoyable with a subtle power.

This is the tale of the collapse of a fishing community from the eyes of a girl at the heart of it. Gentle and warming, though with some much darker scenes the film has that elusive quality which holds the interest of the viewer throughout. Like many Rank movies it falls more towards the TV movie than Hollywood showcase, but still far superior to a mere television work.

Not an award winner or a well-loved treasure, High Tide at Noon is nonetheless a very watchable film and an pleasant way to spend an afternoon. The actress does have a certain naivety, but that is part of the charm of the picture.

I recommend this movie to all those who yearn for a simpler time.