Harry Watt (18 October 1906 â€" 2 April 1987) was a Scottish
documentary and feature film director, who began his career working
for John Grierson and Robert Flaherty.His 1959 film The Siege of
Pinchgut was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film
Festival.He was born in Edinburgh, the son of a Scottish Liberal MP.
He studied at Edinburgh University but failed to complete his degree.
He enlisted in the Merchant Navy and worked in a number of industrial
jobs.
documentary and feature film director, who began his career working
for John Grierson and Robert Flaherty.His 1959 film The Siege of
Pinchgut was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film
Festival.He was born in Edinburgh, the son of a Scottish Liberal MP.
He studied at Edinburgh University but failed to complete his degree.
He enlisted in the Merchant Navy and worked in a number of industrial
jobs.
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