The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil 50 years old

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil

The "ceilidh play", as writer John McGrath styled it, is presented in the BBC's 1974 "Play for Today" production to a live audience intercut with filmed reconstructions of the Highland Clearances and the Victorian obsession with hunting stags. Restored in high definition from the original film masters held in the BBC Archives.

Credits

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

Name Character
James Cosmo He was 26, now 76 years old as Loch
Bill Paterson He was 29, now 79 years old as Various
Alex Norton He was 24, now 74 years old as Various
John Bett He was 25, now 75 years old as Various
John McGrath He was 38, 66 years old when he died as Various

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

Name Department
Brian Tufano as Cinematography. He was 35 (now 85) years old Crew
John Byrne as Art Designer. He was 23 (now 74) years old Art
John Mackenzie as Director. He was 46 (83) years old when He died Directing
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil (50 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, June 06, 1974
  • Runtime: 90 minutes