The Silver Darlings

Overview

A harsh if ultimately optimistic depiction of life in the unforgiving Hebrides, that includes documentary footage to add to the sense of realism. A woman weathers the conscription of her husband, destructive storms, a son who yearns to leave the family home and an outbreak of cholera before winning the man she truly loves.

Release date

Sep 3, 1947

Rating

5.9 / 10

Runtime

1 hours 24 minutes

Genres

Drama

Cast

Norman Williams
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As Tormad
Christopher Capon
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As Finn as a Child
Murdo Morrison
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As Finn
Helen Shingler
As Catrine
Carl Bernard
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As Angus
Stanley Jay
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As Bo'sun
Carole Lesley
As Una (child)

Crew

Clarence Elder
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Role: Director

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