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Govan Ghost Story
Govan Ghost Story
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  2. Govan Ghost Story

Govan Ghost Story

1989
59m
Horror
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1989

Runtime

59m

Storyline

Old memories are awakened in a terrifying and dangerous way when Jock McGinn counters a strange little girl in the flats where he lives. A crucial stepping-stone in the career of distinguished actor and director David Hayman. It was also a seminal work of writer Bryan Elsley who would go on to create the award-winning Skins series.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
59m
Mar 7, 1989
Languages
English
Director
David Hayman
David Hayman
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

15 Cast Members

Tom Watson

Tom Watson

Jock McGinn

Fletcher Mathers

Brenda McGinn

Julia Wallace

Mrs Donald

Denise MacDonald

Jeannie

Jim Twaddale

Willie

Jackie Farrell

Tam

Finlay Welsh

Finlay Welsh

Alec

Alex Howden

Neil

Mamie Stirling

Sarah

Stewart Ennis

Jim

Chanel Stringfellow

Brenda (aged 9)

Matt Costello

Matt Costello

Ally

Paul Samson

Scott

Patricia Ross

Janice

Subash Singh Pall

Clerk in Post Office

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