Brigadoon (1954)
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82% of critics liked it
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71% of users liked it
(9,150 ratings)
Reportedly, Vincente Minnelli turned down the opportunity to film Brigadoon on location in Scotland insisting that MGM's studio mockups looked more Scottish than the genuine article. This lavish adaptation of the Lerner and Loewe Broadway musical stars Gene Kelly as an American tourist who… More Reportedly, Vincente Minnelli turned down the opportunity to film Brigadoon on location in Scotland insisting that MGM's studio mockups looked more Scottish than the genuine article. This lavish adaptation of the Lerner and Loewe Broadway musical stars Gene Kelly as an American tourist who stumbles upon an enchanted Scottish village. Every 100 years, the people of Brigadoon awaken for a 24-hour period, then go back to sleep for another century while Brigadoon itself vanishes in the mists. Tommy Albright (Kelly) falls in love with village lass Fiona Campbell (Cyd Charisse) while his hard-drinking pal, Jeff Douglas (Van Johnson), dismisses the legend -- and indeed the existence of Brigadoon as a result of delirium. Fiona's betrothed Harry Beaton (Hugh Laing), upset by Kelly's intervention, threatens to leave Brigadoon -- an act that will spell doom for its residents. When this crisis has passed, Tommy is persuaded against his better judgment to escape Brigadoon himself and return to his own fiancée (Elaine Stewart) in New York. But the love between Tommy and Fiona results in a miraculous finale. Most of the Lerner-Loewe score remains intact, including the hit songs "Almost Like Being in Love," "Heather on the Hill," and "Come to Me Bend to Me." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Vincente Minnelli
- Written By
- Alan Jay Lerner, Adolph Green, Betty Comden
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1954 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 27, 1997
- Studio
- MGM
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
The score of Lerner and Lowe's Broadway hit is lovely and Gene Kelly is good but Van Johnson is weak
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Lifeless, downbeat musical fantasy, with a few decent dance numbers.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
There's an agreeable charm to this hokum that overrides much of the staginess and the unconvincing fairy-tale story.
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Jeremiah Kipp, Slant Magazine
Indulges in drawn-out hokum.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Not terribly inspired and somewhat flatly directed.
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Cast
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Gene Kelly
as Tommy Albright
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Van Johnson
as Jeff Douglas
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Cyd Charisse
as Fiona Campbell
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Elaine Stewart
as Jane Ashton
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Barry Jones
as Mr. Lundie
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Hugh Laing
as Harry Beaton
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Albert Sharpe
as Andrew Campbell
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Virginia Bosier
as Jean Campbell
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Jimmy Thompson
as Charlie Crisholm Dalrymple
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Tudor Owen
as Archie Beaton
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Owen McGiveney
as Angus
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Dee Turnell
as Ann
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Dody Heath
as Meg Brockle
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Eddie Quillan
as Sandy
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Madge Blake
as Mrs. McIntosh
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George Chakiris
as Dancer
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Stuart Whitman
as New York Club Patron
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Warren MacGregor
as Tinker
- Dodie Heath
- Leslie Caron
- Ann Miller
- Debbie Reynolds
- Donald O'Connor
- Frank Sinatra
- Jean Hagen
- Rita Moreno
- Betty Garrett
- Oscar Levant
- Jules Munshin
- Vera-Ellen
