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The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric

The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric

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DramaDocumentary

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Hailed by John Grierson as 'one of the best descriptions of life in the country anybody has yet made', the film follows a young couple torn between the choice of emigration to Australia or remaining to work their croft in Shetland.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

56 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 1933

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

John Gilbertson

John Gilbertson

Enga Stout

Enga Stout

Enga

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