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Harry Watt
Writer 1906 - 1987

Harry Watt

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Raymond Egerton Harry Watt (18 October 1906 – 2 April 1987) was a Scottish documentary and feature film director, who began his career working for John Grierson and Robert Flaherty. His 1959 film The Siege of Pinchgut was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film... Read full bio →

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The Siege of Pinchgut

The Siege of Pinchgut

Harry Watt 1959 1h 40m 7.0

Three men break Matt Kirk out of jail, but their escape plan derails after their boat falters near an island, where the caretaker recognizes him. A hostage situation erupts, leading to a tense standoff with authorities.

West of Zanzibar

West of Zanzibar

Harry Watt 1954 1h 34m 6.0

The story of native tribesmen who move towards Mombasa, getting drawn info the world of ivory smuggling.

Where No Vultures Fly

Where No Vultures Fly

Harry Watt 1951 1h 47m 6.0

An English game warden in Kenya creates a national park to protect wildlife but faces opposition from poachers and local tribesmen.

Eureka Stockade

Eureka Stockade

Harry Watt 1949 1h 43m 6.0

In 1854, Australian gold rush miners struggle for their rights against an oppressive government.

The Overlanders

The Overlanders

Harry Watt 1946 1h 31m 6.0

It's the start of WWII in Northern Australia. The Japanese are getting close. People are evacuating and burning everything in a "scorched earth" policy.

North Sea

North Sea

Harry Watt 1938 32m

Drama-documentary, reconstructing a real incident in which a trawler got into difficulties in a North Sea storm. Released 7th March 1938.

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