Every Picture Tells a Story

Every Picture Tells a Story

Every Picture Tells a Story

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Every Picture Tells a Story

1984

1h 20m

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Overview

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

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Film4 Productions

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Phyllis Logan

Agnes Scott

Phyllis Logan

Acting

Alex Norton

William Scott

Alex Norton

Acting

Leonard O'Malley

William Scott Jr. (aged 15-18)

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John Docherty

William Scott Jr. (aged 11-14)

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Mark Airlie

William Scott Jr. (aged 5-8)

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Willie Joss

Grandfather

Willie Joss

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Natasha Richardson

Miss Bridle

Natasha Richardson

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Jack McQuoid

Mr Trimble

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Jennifer Black

School Teacher

Jennifer Black

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Jim Boyle

Irish Constable

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John Young

Artist

John Young

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