The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil (1974)

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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.

Director: John Mackenzie
Genre: Drama, Music, Comedy, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Brian Tufano
Production: Panamint Film
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Gaelic
Original Language: en

Keywords

theater play

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil about?
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.
Who directed The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil?
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil?
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil stars John Bett, Dolina MacLennan, David Maclennan, Elizabeth MacLennan, Alex Norton, Bill Paterson.
How long is The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil?
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil?
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil is a Drama, Music, Comedy, History, TV Movie film.
Where was The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil produced?
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil was produced in United Kingdom.