The Massacre of Glencoe

This article is about the 1971 film. For the historical event, see Massacre of Glencoe.

The Massacre of Glencoe is a 1971 British historical drama film starring James Robertson Justice, Andrew Crawford and William Dysart.^[1] The film, which depicts the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe in Scotland, was directed by Scottish film-maker Austin Campbell. It marked the final film role for Robertson Justice.

Synopsis

A fictionalised account of the events that led up to the infamous massacre at Glencoe in 1692 when Crown troops were given orders to massacre the McDonalds of Glencoe.

Cast

• James Robertson Justice - Macian
• Andrew Crawford - Glenlyon
• William Dysart - Breadalbane
• David Orr - Sir John
• Sandie Nielson - Argyll
• Arthur Boland - Lochiel
• John Young - Colonel Hill
• Charles Fawcett - John Macdonald
• George Morgan - Alasdair Macdonald
• Ian Ireland - Lieutenant Lindsay

Production

The film was shot on location in Argyll, Scotland.^[1]