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Ring of Bright Water (1969)

G 107 min  -  Comedy | Drama
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Whoever said dog is man's best friend never met Mij! Mij is a cute, cuddly pet shop otter who captures the heart of Graham Merill (Bill Travers)... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Couffer

Writers:

Jack Couffer (screenplay), Gavin Maxwell (book), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bill Travers Bill Travers ...
Graham Merrill
Virginia McKenna ...
Mary MacKenzie
Peter Jeffrey Peter Jeffrey ...
Colin Wilcox
Jameson Clark Jameson Clark ...
Storekeeper
Helena Gloag Helena Gloag ...
Mrs. Flora Elrich
Willie Joss Willie Joss ...
Lighthouse keeper (as W.D. Joss)
Roddy McMillan Roddy McMillan ...
Bus driver
Jean Taylor Smith Jean Taylor Smith ...
Mrs. Sarah Chambers (as Jean Taylor-Smith)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Christopher Benjamin Christopher Benjamin ...
Fishmonger
Kevin Collins Kevin Collins ...
Fisherman
Archie Duncan Archie Duncan ...
Road mender
June Ellis June Ellis ...
Barmaid
Philippa Gail Philippa Gail ...
Pet stall girl
Tommy Godfrey Tommy Godfrey ...
Ticket seller
Walter Hall Walter Hall
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Storyline

Whoever said dog is man's best friend never met Mij! Mij is a cute, cuddly pet shop otter who captures the heart of Graham Merill (Bill Travers). It doesn't take Graham long to realize that London is no place to raise a slippery otter. So he takes Mij to live in a ramshackle cottage on the coast of Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home--from orphaned geese to tooth-less sharks. While Mij spends his days frolicking in the icy cold sea, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary (Virginia McKenna). Before long, the three become inseparable friends. Written by Rone Barton Lokarr <sandbox2@netcom.com>  

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English | Gaelic

Also Known As:

Eine Welle glänzenden Wassers See more »

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Technical Specs

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USA:  | UK:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The title of the movie and autobiographical book is taken from a poem by Kathleen Raine, who had considered the book's author, Gavin Maxwell, the love of her life. See more »

Quotes

Graham Merrill: [Repeated line] Mij!
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Connections

Referenced in Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ring of Bright Water"
Written by Frank Cordell and Betty Botley
Performed by Val Doonican See more »