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The Bevellers (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film

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Released in 1974, The Bevellers is a notable film directed by Moira Armstrong, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. The Bevellers by Roddy McMillan was a BBC Scotland Television Drama play following an apprentice working in a glassmaking workshop in Glasgow and his relationship with the other workers. The actor Roddy McMillan wrote The Bevellers as a play for the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh in 1973. It was based on his experiences as an apprentice beveller in a glass mirror works.

Who’s in it. The Bevellers stars Roddy McMillan as Bob Darnley, Paul Young as Joe Crosby, John Grieve as Peter Laidlaw and Jackie Farrell as Charlie Weir, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bevellers page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Bevellers (1974)?
In US, The Bevellers is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in The Bevellers?
The Bevellers stars Roddy McMillan, Paul Young, John Grieve, Jackie Farrell and Andrew Byatt.
When was The Bevellers released?
The Bevellers was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.