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Ring of Bright Water [1969] [DVD]
 
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Ring of Bright Water [1969] [DVD]

Bill Travers , Virginia McKenna , Jack Couffer    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Peter Jeffrey, Jameson Clark, Helena Gloag
  • Directors: Jack Couffer
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Fremantle
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Jan 2008
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000ZYL9BA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,009 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Coincidence throws Mij the otter and Graham Merrill (Bill Travers) the computer worker together on a busy London street in Ring of Bright Water. What transpires from this chance meeting is an epiphany that leads to the complete upheaval of Graham's life. Evicted from his city flat thanks to the antics of his newly acquired, mischievous otter, Graham embarks on a train journey to the Scottish Highlands. Suffice it to say that trying to smuggle Mij onboard as a "diving terrier" is not successful. When the pair finally arrives in Scotland, they fall in love with the countryside and a dilapidated cottage by the sea. Fate introduces Graham to the town's animal-loving doctor (Virginia McKenna), and an enduring friendship and romance are forged. The photography of both the Scottish Highlands and the antics of Mij the otter in this 1969 movie are truly wonderful--it might just make you reconsider your current digs and friendships. The story (based on Gavin Maxwell's book of the same name) is somewhat formulaic and dated by its romanticism, but enjoyable nonetheless. Slip into an ideal world of simple happiness and celebrate the cyclical nature of life, if only for 106 minutes. --Tami Horiuchi, Amazon.com


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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this on bank holiday Monday on ITV and I personally didnt think it would be good! However I found myself staying tuned and watched the whole movie! I refused to move, even when the adverts came on!

I loved Bill Travers acting and found Mij the otter entertaining! They really worked well together and Virginia McKenna as the Scotish village doctor was stunning.

I enjoyed the soundtrack and the locations of the movie were breath taking and this film has dug itself into my heart. It pulled at my heart strings and make me laugh and almost shed a tear.
Please try and see this classic, its one of those films, that still to this day will be enjoyed by audiences young and old!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Ring of Bright Water is a beautiful film. It is set in the West Coast of Scotland amidst the most fantastic scenery in Great Britain. A story about a man and his love for an sea otter, Midge, who gets upto all kinds of mischief around the surrounding country side. Pefect watching for lazy days! This is a story for animal lovers everywhere.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I remember the film as being beautifully shot and a gentle, probably a bit wimpy and sentimental story (nothing really wrong with that). However, I saw this on one of the rare occasions a film projector was brought into school in the 70s - we were only about 8 years old. THAT scene (I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it) and its effect on an 8 year old boy (ie me!) has stayed with me always and I've never been able to watch it again!

A good film and recommended. Just don't have your kids there watching it without a box of tissues handy!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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The film may be a bit dated but the animal scenes are well done and the otters are very cute.
Published 1 day ago by Mrs F
Brilliant, but for that one terrible thing... nevertheless, it is a...
Spoilers, be warned.

I adore this film. It's a very 60's film; it has about as much subtlety as a sledgehammer, and yet because of that it is incredibly sincere in a way... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Tamar
Otters
This is a brilliant film, particularly for animal lovers. The ending is rather sad, if not wholly surprising, but there is compensation.
Published 1 month ago by E F
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Grand daughter loved this DVD. Suitable for all ages and a good one to watch as a family. Had seen it before years ago but that didn't spoil our enjoyment.
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. A. Smart
Very Disappointed
This DVD was originaly a free one from the Daily Mail which the owner then thought they would make some money by selling it for a profit. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ms. A. M. Smylie
The Good Old Days
A picture of an idilic life that most of us would love to sample. one of those older style movies that linger in your mind long after you have seen it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mike Jones
ring of bright water dvd 2008 release by freemantle
this is a good film shame that this release is still a 4.3 letterbox version,one reviewer states this is as been remastered if that were the case it
would have been 16. Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Smith
One of my childhood favourites
That the movie itself is having to be rated five stars is out of question!
The DVD shows a clear and obviously remastered picture - well done!
Published 17 months ago by U. Breimaier
Flashback
This was a book I read and loved when it was first published and have bought it for my great-nephew for
his birthday and hope he enjoys it as much as I did and his mother who... Read more
Published 18 months ago by cheam
DVD
Excellent film - just as I remembered it!
Stunning scenery and wonderful footage of the otters.
Published 19 months ago by K. Macdougall
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