Project Detail

Reflections Upon the Origin of the Pineapple

Synopsis

A film actor from the silent era recalls making his last film, finally offering an explanation for the construction of one of Scotland's most absurd architectural follies.

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Director
Nigel Atkinson, Huw Davies
Dirs
Nigel Atkinson, Huw Davies 35mm. 7mins. Prods/scr: Nigel Atkinson, Huw Davies. DoP: Scott Ward. Cast: James Cosmo, Alex McCallum, Elle Dickson, Keith Fleming.

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Production Company

Cliffhanger Films 10 Parade Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF, UK Tel: 01289 330459 Fax: 01289 303061 E-mail: cliffhangeruk@hotmail.com

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