I Know Where I'm Going

Starring: Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, Pamela Brown, et al.

A young Englishwoman aims to marry a tycoon but finds love with a naval officer instead. Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 037429154427
• Release Date: February 2001
• Rating: Unrated (Not Rated)
• Publisher: Criterion Collection
• Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
• Starring: Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, Pamela Brown, Finlay Currie, Valentine Dyall, Petula Clark
• Runtime: 1 hour, 31 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: multiple_formats
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.4" x 7.5" x 0.7"

Customer Reviews

Be sure to obtain the Criterion version.

“I know where I'm going, I know who's going with me.” A young woman, Windy Hiller, largely knows what she wants out of life. On her way to her wedding on a remote Scottish island, she gets delayed long enough to experience a different way of life and a reality she had never been exposed to. Here, she discovers different values and the contrast between true n-o-b-i-l-i-t-y and the early form of superficial wealth. She is overwhelmed by her discovery and the man, Roger Livesey, who introduced her to it. Now, she must desperately find a way to escape or be forever lost in this unfamiliar world. I was surprised to find that a young girl in the movie was Petula Clark. There are benefits to having a movie that isn’t based on a book. You can enjoy the story as it is without needing to compare. However, this might work well as a play. In the Criterion extras, you will find speculation about the advantages and disadvantages of remaking the movie. This film is impressive on its own, but the Criterion treatment adds many fascinating layers that make you want to re-watch it just to catch details you missed while focusing on the plot and scenery. There is a commentary track that covers the entire film, along with behind-the-scenes stills that also feature commentary. Home movies provide additional information about the designers and producers of the story. A section from “The Edge of the World” is included. “I Know Where I’m Going! Revisited,” a 30-minute making-of, offers great insight and a different perspective on the story. The location photo essay lets you see if the color matches what you imagined (maybe even better).