Trouble in the Glen (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1954, Trouble in the Glen is a comedy film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Major Jim "Lance" Lansing, an American ex-pilot of the U.S. Air Corps, returns to Scotland after the war and finds much trouble in the glen where he settles because of the high-handed activities of the local laird, Sandy Mengues, a wealthy South American who, with his daughter Marissa, has returned to the land of his forefathers. Led by Lansing, the people eventually prevail upon Mengues to restore peace to the glen, but not before a brief and unconvincing fight between Lansing and Dukes, the Mengues foreman. Written by Les Adams
Who’s in it. Trouble in the Glen stars Margaret Lockwood as Marissa Mengues, Orson Welles as Sanin Cejador y Mengues, Forrest Tucker as Maj. Jim 'Lance' Lansing and Victor McLaglen as Parlan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Trouble in the Glen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trouble in the Glen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trouble in the Glen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trouble in the Glen (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trouble in the Glen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trouble in the Glen worth watching?
- Trouble in the Glen holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trouble in the Glen?
- Trouble in the Glen stars Margaret Lockwood, Orson Welles, Forrest Tucker, Victor McLaglen and John McCallum.