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The Edge of the World
Directed by
Michael Powell
Not Rated
1937
75m
Romance
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Drama
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7.3
100%
79%
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A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
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Cast of The Edge of the World
John Laurie
Peter Manson
Belle Chrystall
Ruth Manson
Eric Berry
Robbie Manson
Kitty Kirwan
Jean Manson
Finlay Currie
James Gray
Niall MacGinnis
Andrew Gray
Grant Sutherland
John, the Catechist
Campbell Robson
Mr. Dunbar, the Laird
George Summers
Trawler Skipper
Michael Powell
Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited) / Director / Writer
Frankie Reidy
The Yachtswoman (uncredited)
Joe Rock
Producer
The Edge of the World Ratings & Reviews
Mister Arn
May 18, 2025
Melodrama that feels like a documentary with lots of scenic shots.
PopMatters
Angelos Koutsourakis
The Edge of the World has a very loose narrative structure and in many respects the Scottish landscape becomes the major protagonist at the expense of dramaturgy and character portrayal.
TheArtsStl
Sarah Boslaugh
The Edge of the World is a beautiful film, demonstrating the possibilities of black and white cinematography in a distinctive outdoor location.
48 Hills
Dennis Harvey
For all the florid, often studio-bound qualities of Powell's later work, Edge is a model of economy, its stark beauty as well as melodrama determined by the grave dangers of sea and cliffs.
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Dennis Schwartz
... a must-see for Powell enthusiasts; the visuals are indescribably forceful.
Slant Magazine
Eric Henderson
Michael Powell entered the golden age of his career with The Edge of the World.
Nick's Flick Picks
Nick Davis
A flinty, hard-edged melodrama amidst unforgettable landscapes; an early jewel from Michael Powell.
Filmcritic.com
Christopher Null
Powell's early ability with the camera is readily apparent here
Christian Science Monitor
David Sterritt
Told with old-fashioned simplicity yet avoiding any trace of sentimentality or emotionalism, it's a small-scale masterpiece that shouldn't be missed by anyone interested in cinematic storytelling at its most compelling.
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert
This first "serious" film by Powell doesn't seem to predict his career. You can't imagine the maker of this film going on to make The Red Shoes. What it does show, though, is a voluptuous regard for visual images.
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