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Every Picture Tells a Story
Every Picture Tells a Story
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  2. Every Picture Tells a Story

Every Picture Tells a Story

1984
1h 20m
History

Status

Released

Release

1984

Runtime

1h 20m

Storyline

James Scott's biopic of his father William Scott, his childhood and his origins as a painter.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Dec 1, 1984
Languages
English
Director
James Scott
Production
Every Picture Ltd
Every Picture Ltd
Film4 Productions
Film4 Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Agnes Scott

Alex Norton

Alex Norton

William Scott

Leonard O'Malley

William Scott Jr. (aged 15-18)

John Docherty

William Scott Jr. (aged 11-14)

Mark Airlie

William Scott Jr. (aged 5-8)

Willie Joss

Willie Joss

Grandfather

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson

Miss Bridle

Jack McQuoid

Mr Trimble

Jennifer Black

Jennifer Black

School Teacher

Jim Boyle

Irish Constable

John Young

John Young

Artist

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