On the Black Hill
1988, English. Directed by Andrew Grieve.
The story covers eighty years in the lives of a pair of Welsh identical twins with an unusual bond, as they go through war, love affairs, and land disputes.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Andrew GrieveDirector
- Mike GwilymBenjamin Jones
- Robert GwilymLewis Jones
- Bob PeckAmos Jones
- Gemma JonesMary Jones
- Jack WaltersSam Jones
- Nesta HarrisHannah Jones
- Rhys BakerBenjamin, Aged 6
- Aled BakerLewis, Aged 6
- Huw ToghillBenjamin, Aged 12
- Gareth ToghillLewis, Aged 12
- Lynn GardnerRebecca
- Claire EvansRebecca, Aged 7
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1988
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Andrew Grieve
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What On the Black Hill is based on
On the Black Hill is based on On the Black Hill, a 1982 novel by Bruce Chatwin, published by Jonathan Cape.
Novel · 1982
On the Black Hill
By Bruce Chatwin
Published by Jonathan Cape
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On the Black Hill runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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On the Black Hill isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1988. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Black Hill?
If you liked On the Black Hill, try How Green Was My Valley, Harvest, East of Eden.
Who directed On the Black Hill?
On the Black Hill (1988) was directed by Andrew Grieve and stars Mike Gwilym, Robert Gwilym, Bob Peck.
What is On the Black Hill based on?
On the Black Hill is based on On the Black Hill, a 1982 novel by Bruce Chatwin, published by Jonathan Cape.