The Massacre of Glencoe
The Massacre of Glencoe

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The Massacre of Glencoe

1971
Movie
52 min
English

The true story of the events leading up to the infamous massacre of the Macdonalds by the Campbells in February of 1692.

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Director: N/AGenres: Drama, History

Plot Summary

This is a television drama, likely a docudrama, that recounts the events leading up to and including the infamous Massacre of Glencoe in 1692. It explores the political machinations and betrayals that resulted in the slaughter of the MacDonald clan.

Critical Reception

As a television play from 1971, specific critical reception data is not readily available in public archives. Such productions were often reviewed in newspapers at the time of broadcast, but comprehensive databases for these reviews are scarce.

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  • Information on this specific production's critical consensus is not publicly available.

  • The subject matter, the Glencoe Massacre, is a well-documented and tragic event in Scottish history.

  • Television dramas of this era often aimed for historical accuracy within dramatic constraints.

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Fun Fact

The Glencoe Massacre is a pivotal event in Scottish history, often cited as an example of betrayal and brutal repression, and has been depicted in various artistic and dramatic works over the centuries.

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