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Phyllis Logan
Phyllis Logan

Agnes Scott

Alex Norton
Alex Norton

William Scott

Leonard O'Malley
Leonard O'Malley

William Scott Jr. (aged 15-18)

John Docherty
John Docherty

William Scott Jr. (aged 11-14)

Mark Airlie
Mark Airlie

William Scott Jr. (aged 5-8)

Willie Joss
Willie Joss

Grandfather

Natasha Richardson
Natasha Richardson

Miss Bridle

Jack McQuoid
Jack McQuoid

Mr Trimble

Jennifer Black
Jennifer Black

School Teacher

Jim Boyle
Jim Boyle

Irish Constable

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

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    1984-12-01

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