The Rig

The Anglophone Caribbean’s first ‘made for TV movie’. Written and directed by Derek Walcott, The Rig explores the impact of the oil discoveries off the East Coast of Trinidad on the village life of the area and the society of Trinidad & Tobago in general through a
story of international intrigue and local fantasy.

The main character, played by Maurice Brash, confused do-gooder and unwitting agent of multinational interests, finds himself in love and in conflict with Mayaro village girl – Joanne Kilgour – and her ‘ sort of ‘ boyfriend – John Isaacs – when he returns to Mayaro from University.

The Rig (1983)

Feature (83mins) Narrative

Region:

Trinidad and Tobago

Rating:

No Rating

Showtimes:

Mon 26 Sep 2022, 6.00pm, NALIS—AV Room retrospective: banyan

Link to the Caribbean Film Database.

Link to trinidad+tobago film festival merchandise.

Watch Caribbean movies on ttff+.

View Film Index A–Z.

The Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival would like to acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors.

Signature Sponsor


Leading Sponsors


Contributing Sponsor


Supporting Sponsors


Programming Partners


Events + Hospitality Partners


Transportation Partner


Media + Promotion Partners

Join Our Mailinglist

* indicates required

Contact Us

22 Jerningham Ave,
Belmont, Port of Spain,
Trinidad and Tobago, WI

Tel: 1.868.323.3228