On the Black Hill (1988)
The story covers eighty years in the lives of a pair of Welsh identical twins with an unusual bond, as they go through war, love affairs, and land disputes.
Director: Andrew Grieve
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: September 12, 1988
Cast
- Mike Gwilym - Benjamin Jones
- Robert Gwilym - Lewis Jones
- Bob Peck - Amos Jones
- Gemma Jones - Mary Jones
- Jack Walters - Sam Jones
- Nesta Harris - Hannah Jones
- Rhys Baker - Benjamin, Aged 6
- Aled Baker - Lewis, Aged 6
- Huw Toghill - Benjamin, Aged 12
- Gareth Toghill - Lewis, Aged 12
Screenplay
- Andrew Grieve
- Bruce Chatwin (Novel)
Music: Robert Lockhart
Cinematography: Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Editing: Scott Thomas
Production: BFI, British Screen Productions, Channel Four Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
wales, based on novel or book, twins, land dispute
More Films by Director: Andrew Grieve
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On the Black Hill about?
- The story covers eighty years in the lives of a pair of Welsh identical twins with an unusual bond, as they go through war, love affairs, and land disputes.
- Who directed On the Black Hill?
- On the Black Hill was directed by Andrew Grieve.
- Who stars in On the Black Hill?
- On the Black Hill stars Mike Gwilym, Robert Gwilym, Bob Peck, Gemma Jones, Jack Walters, Nesta Harris.
- How long is On the Black Hill?
- On the Black Hill has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is On the Black Hill?
- On the Black Hill is a Drama film.
- Where was On the Black Hill produced?
- On the Black Hill was produced in United Kingdom.