Movie

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil

★ 8.0(1)19741h 30m

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Good to know

Director: John Mackenzie
Release date: 1974-06-06
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Panamint Film

About The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil is a 1974 movie in the Drama, Music and Comedy genres, directed by John Mackenzie, starring John Bett, Dolina MacLennan and David Maclennan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Various

Dolina MacLennan

Various

David Maclennan

Various

Elizabeth MacLennan

Various

Alex Norton

Various

Bill Paterson

Various

Allan Ross

Various

John McGrath

Various

Charles Kearney

Sellar

James Cosmo

Loch

Iain Glas

MacLeod

David Steaurt

Judge

Themes & keywords

theater play

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil in United Kingdom?+

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil on Netflix?+

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

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 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

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 and Alex Norton.

When did The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil come out?+

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil is a 1974 movie directed by John Mackenzie.

What genre is The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil?+

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil is Drama, Music, Comedy, History and TV Movie film.

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.