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I Know Where I'm Going!

I Know Where I'm Going!

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I Know Where I'm Going!

1945

1h 31m

7.1(167 votes)

Romance

Drama

Comedy

Overview

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Joan Webster

Roger Livesey

Roger Livesey

Torquil MacNeil

Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

Catriona

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

Ruairidh Mhór

George Carney

George Carney

Mr. Webster

Nancy Price

Nancy Price

Mrs. Crozier

Catherine Lacey

Catherine Lacey

Mrs. Robinson

Jean Cadell

Jean Cadell

Postmistress

John Laurie

John Laurie

John Campbell

Valentine Dyall

Valentine Dyall

Mr. Robinson

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Written by: Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Produced by: Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger

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