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Every Picture Tells a Story

  • 1984
  • 1h 22m
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7.0/10
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Every Picture Tells a Story (1984)
Drama

A film about the early life of the acclaimed British artist William Scott the father of the director of the film James Scott.A film about the early life of the acclaimed British artist William Scott the father of the director of the film James Scott.A film about the early life of the acclaimed British artist William Scott the father of the director of the film James Scott.

  • Director
    • James Scott
  • Writer
    • Shane Connaughton
  • Stars
    • Phyllis Logan
    • Alex Norton
    • Leonard O'Malley
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    25
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    • Director
      • James Scott
    • Writer
      • Shane Connaughton
    • Stars
      • Phyllis Logan
      • Alex Norton
      • Leonard O'Malley
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Phyllis Logan
    Phyllis Logan
    • Agnes Scott
    Alex Norton
    Alex Norton
    • William Scott Sr.
    Leonard O'Malley
    • William, Age 15-18
    John Docherty
    • William, Age 11-14
    Mark Airlie
    • William, Age 5-8
    Paul Wilson
    • Tocher
    Willie Joss
    • Grandfather
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Miss Bridle
    Jack McQuoid
    • Mr. Trimble
    Jennifer Black
    • School Teacher
    Jim Boyle
    • Irish Constable
    Carol Anne Crawford
    • Aunt Sarah
    Terry Dalzell
    • Postman
    Ewan Dobbin
    • Catholic Boy
    Melanie Fleming
    • Cathy Scott, Age 7-9
    Harry Glass
    • Mr. Kilpatrick
    Andy Gray
    • Ship Ticket Collector
    Edward Gray
    • Newcomer
    • Director
      • James Scott
    • Writer
      • Shane Connaughton
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    8frog_queenuk

    Gem of a movie

    This was a fantastic film about the life and works of William Scott... All the more poignant and real as it was made by his son..

    I have been trying to locate a copy of this movie for years without success. Mainly because my big sister was an art student at Glasgow School of Art at the time it was filmed and was an extra in this too.

    It would mean the would to me if anyone knew where I might be able to locate this as it was such a great film and i'm desperate to see it again now i'm older and more appreciative!

    If you get the opportunity to see this then please do... it's a hidden treasure indeed. If you can help me find this on VHS or DVD i will be forever grateful.

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      Referenced in High Hopes: Every Picture Tells a Story (2005)

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Flamingo Pictures
      • Channel Four Films
      • Every Picture Ltd.
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      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
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