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The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
DramaMusicComedyHistoryTV Movie

THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL

19741h 30m8.0 TMDb

Directed by John Mackenzie

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In their songs, comedy and exuberant music, a travelling theatre company give a fiercely polemic account of Scottish history, from the aftermath of Culloden to the oil boom. Their production before a live audience is intercut with filmed reconstructions of the Highland Clearances and the Victorian obsession with hunting stags.

Cast

John Bett

John Bett

Various

Dolina MacLennan

Dolina MacLennan

Various

David Maclennan

David Maclennan

Various

Elizabeth MacLennan

Elizabeth MacLennan

Various

Alex Norton

Alex Norton

Various

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Various

Allan Ross

Allan Ross

Various

John McGrath

John McGrath

Various

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.1
Complexity7.2
Humor7
Realism7.7
Action5
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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