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I Know Where I'm Going!

Name: I Know Where I'm Going!
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1945-11-16
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, Pamela Brown, Finlay Currie, George Carney

194591 minutesRomance, Drama, and ComedyDirected by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger

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Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.

Principal cast

Wendy Hiller as Joan Webster, Roger Livesey as Torquil MacNeil, Pamela Brown as Catriona, Finlay Currie as Ruairidh Mhór, and George Carney as Mr. Webster

Key craft credits

Erwin Hillier (director of photography), John Seabourne Sr. (editor), Allan Gray (original music composer), and Alfred Junge (production design)

Director: Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
Release: 1945-11-16
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genres: Romance, Drama, and Comedy
Country: United Kingdom
Quiz: 25 questions

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