Gregory's Girl (Original title)
Dates: 1980 (Copyright), 12 July 1981 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Bill Forsyth
Synopsis: Gregory is a normal 16 year old schoolboy with all the normal schoolboy preoccupations, namely girls and football. However, his continued participation on the football field is threatened when the disastrous performances of the school side force Phil, gym teacher and team coach, to seek drastic remedies and Grgeory's place as a striker is taken by a girl. Dorothy is an extremely attractive blonde with a very female figure and a lethal shot into the bargain. From the time he first sees her at practice, Gregory is hopelessly infatuated. But Gregory can make no real headway and, in desperation, seeks the advice of his worldly-wise kid sister Madeline. His friend Steve urges him to ask Dorothy for a date, so Gregory takes the plunge and, to his amazement, is accepted. Equipped with Steve's dressy white sports jacket, Gregory waits for Dorothy in the New Town Plaza at the appointed hour. But thanks to Carol and particularly Susan, the evening does not quite go according to plans....
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Subjects: Football, Teenagers
TV Transmissions
Date: 08 January 1985Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 25 December 1985Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 03 April 1988Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 06 March 1991Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 10 November 1996Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 01 November 1999Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:45Slot duration: 105 minsNetwork
Date: 03 September 2001Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:25-01:05Slot duration: 100 minsNetwork
Date: 10 March 2002Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 00:10-01:50Slot duration: 100 minsNetwork
Date: 04 August 2007Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30-23:58Slot duration: 88 minsNetwork
Date: 17 May 2009Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:50-00:20Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork
Date: 17 September 2009Broadcast channel: BBC FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:30Slot duration: 90 minsDigital Terrestrial
Date: 20 September 2009Broadcast channel: BBC FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 01:10-02:40Slot duration: 90 minsDigital Terrestrial
Date: 10 April 2012Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 00:01-01:30Network - Dialogue (original): English - Colour - Sound
Title: Barry Norman`s Greatest HitsAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shakespeare Bulletin v26 n2 Summer 2008 Pages: 89-133
Title: Teen Shakespeare Films: An Annotated Survey of CriticismAuthor: DIAZ FERNANDEZ, Jose Ramon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a whole issue on screen adaptations of Shakespeare for a teen market, this bibliography classifies all the teen Shakespeare films under the title of a Shakespearean work.
In: Empire n194 August 2005 Pages: 112-114,116,118,121
Title: The greatest teen movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the best teen movies from the UK, US and Japan. Article includes the best soundtrack songs, what the "teen" actors real ages were and the most popular plot-devices used in teen movies.
In: Empire n119 May 1999 Page: 132
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: Media Education n14 1990 Pages: 8-13
Title: This is football...for boysAuthor: TAWADROS, Gilane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the depiction of women and football in GREGORY'S GIRL and The MANAGERESS.
In: Jeune Cinéma n161 October 1984 Pages: 40-41
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n161 October 1984: no known title]Language: French
In: Variety 26 May 1982 Page: 20, 22
Title: [Variety - 26 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n329 6 Feb 1982 Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n329 6 Feb 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on the marketing of the film.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v271 n44 14 May 1982 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v271 n44 14 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Films v1 n7 June 1981 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Films - v1 n7 June 1981: no known title]Language: English
Description: Stills.
In: Sight and Sound v50 n3 Summer 1981 Pages: Summer 206-207
Title: [Sight and Sound - v50 n3 Summer 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n293 23 May 1981 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n293 23 May 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v105 n2716 18 Jun 1981 Page: 794
Title: [The Listener - v105 n2716 18 Jun 1981: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review by Gavin Millar.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v48 n569 June 1981 Page: 114
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v48 n569 June 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v50 n4 Autumn 1981 Page: 243
Title: British Cinema: 1981 to...Author: FORSYTH, Bill Article type: TranscriptLanguage: English
Description: Text of a paper to be delivered by Forsyth at a B.F.I. symposium in November 1981 in which he talks about his background, the making of THAT SINKING FEELING and GREGORY'S GIRL and what British filmmkers should aspire to produce. Paper to be delivered on 4th November 1981 at the National Film Theatre at a symposium held by the British Film Institute in conjunction with the 25th London Film Festival.
In: Films v1 n8 July 1981 Page: 38
Title: [Films - v1 n8 July 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n268 22 Nov 1980 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n268 22 Nov 1980: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director, on the occasion of the film being presented at the 1980 LFF.
In: Screen International n245 14 Jun 1980 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n245 14 Jun 1980: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n260 27 Sep 1980 Page: 13
Title: [Screen International - n260 27 Sep 1980: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director.
In:
Title: [ - : no known title]
In: Pages: 36-37
Title: [ - : no known title]
Author: FORSYTH, Bill Pages: 112p
Title: Gregory's girl
Author: FORSYTH, Bill Pages: 72p
Description: An adaptation of Bill Forsyth's original film script. A stage adaptation of the original film script.
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Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-590772
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Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-485924
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Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637553
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Description: MPEG-2 - LTO5Duration: 01:27:31 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: N-89587
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Description: 50I - LTO5Duration: 01:27:31 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: N-89587-2
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Status: Master
Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 01:27:31 minutesProRes 422 - BFI identifier: N-485923
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 01:27:31 minutesProRes 422 - ProRes 422 - BFI identifier: N-485923-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-485924
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637553
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
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Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-590772
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Umatic (unspecified)Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-590898
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Dates: 1980 (Copyright), 12 July 1981 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Bill Forsyth
Synopsis: Gregory is a normal 16 year old schoolboy with all the normal schoolboy preoccupations, namely girls and football. However, his continued participation on the football field is threatened when the disastrous performances of the school side force Phil, gym teacher and team coach, to seek drastic remedies and Grgeory's place as a striker is taken by a girl. Dorothy is an extremely attractive blonde with a very female figure and a lethal shot into the bargain. From the time he first sees her at practice, Gregory is hopelessly infatuated. But Gregory can make no real headway and, in desperation, seeks the advice of his worldly-wise kid sister Madeline. His friend Steve urges him to ask Dorothy for a date, so Gregory takes the plunge and, to his amazement, is accepted. Equipped with Steve's dressy white sports jacket, Gregory waits for Dorothy in the New Town Plaza at the appointed hour. But thanks to Carol and particularly Susan, the evening does not quite go according to plans....
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Subjects: Football, Teenagers
TV Transmissions
Date: 08 January 1985Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 25 December 1985Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 03 April 1988Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 06 March 1991Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 10 November 1996Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United Kingdom
Date: 01 November 1999Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:45Slot duration: 105 minsNetwork
Date: 03 September 2001Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:25-01:05Slot duration: 100 minsNetwork
Date: 10 March 2002Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 00:10-01:50Slot duration: 100 minsNetwork
Date: 04 August 2007Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30-23:58Slot duration: 88 minsNetwork
Date: 17 May 2009Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:50-00:20Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork
Date: 17 September 2009Broadcast channel: BBC FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:30Slot duration: 90 minsDigital Terrestrial
Date: 20 September 2009Broadcast channel: BBC FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 01:10-02:40Slot duration: 90 minsDigital Terrestrial
Date: 10 April 2012Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 00:01-01:30Network - Dialogue (original): English - Colour - Sound
Credits
(43)
©/Production Company: National Film Trustee Company Ltd, Production Company: Lake Film Productions, Production Company: National Film Finance Corporation, Production Company: Scottish TV, [Production Company]: Film & General Productions, Producer: Davina Belling, Producer: Clive Parsons, Production Supervisor: Paddy Higson, Accountant: Louise Coulter, Production Assistant: Margaret Waldie, Unit Runner: John Hardy, Unit Runner: David Brown, David Ferguson, Assistant Director: Ian Madden, Assistant Director (2nd): Terry Dalzell, Continuity: Anne Coulter, Screenplay: Bill Forsyth, Director of Photography: Michael Coulter, Camera Operator: Jan Pester, Focus Puller: Lewis Foster, Clapper Loader: Norman Halle, Gaffer: Alex MacKenzie, Grip: Allan Ross, Stills Photography: Tom Hilton, Editor: John Gow, Assistant Editor: Fiona MacDonald, Assistant Editor (2nd): Stuart Rose, Art Director: Adrienne Atkinson, Assistant Art Director: Ross Balfour, Props: Gus Maclean, Costumes: Nadia Arthur, Make-up: Lois Burwell, Titles: National Screen Service Ltd., Music: Colin Tully, Sound Mixer: Louis Kramer, Sound Assistant: Allan Brereton, Boom Operator: Cameron Crosbie, Dubbing Mixer: Tony Anscombe, Cine-Lingual Sound Studios, Football Coach: Donnie Mckinnon, Thanks to: Alan Pattillo, Publicity: Geoff Freeman
Cast
(26)
Gordon John Sinclair (Gregory), Dee Hepburn (Dorothy), Jake D'arcy (Phil Menzies), Clare Grogan (Susan), Robert Buchanan (Andy), William Greenlees (Steve), Alan Love (Eric), Caroline Guthrie (Carol), Carol Macartney (Margo), Douglas Sannachan (Billy), Allison Forster (Madeline), Chic Murray (headmaster), Alex Norton (Alec), John Bett (Alistair), David Anderson (Gregory's dad), Billy Feeley (Mr Anderson), Maeve Watt (Miss Ford), Muriel Romanes (Miss Welch), Patrick Lewsley (Mr Hall), Ronald Girvan (Alan), Pat Harkins (Kelvin), Tony Whitmore (Gordon), Denis Criman (Richard), Graham Thompson (Charlie), Natasha Gerson (Brenda), Christopher Higson (Penguin)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(22)
In: Radio Times 12 Sep 2009 Page: 43Title: Barry Norman`s Greatest HitsAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shakespeare Bulletin v26 n2 Summer 2008 Pages: 89-133
Title: Teen Shakespeare Films: An Annotated Survey of CriticismAuthor: DIAZ FERNANDEZ, Jose Ramon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a whole issue on screen adaptations of Shakespeare for a teen market, this bibliography classifies all the teen Shakespeare films under the title of a Shakespearean work.
In: Empire n194 August 2005 Pages: 112-114,116,118,121
Title: The greatest teen movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the best teen movies from the UK, US and Japan. Article includes the best soundtrack songs, what the "teen" actors real ages were and the most popular plot-devices used in teen movies.
In: Empire n119 May 1999 Page: 132
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: Media Education n14 1990 Pages: 8-13
Title: This is football...for boysAuthor: TAWADROS, Gilane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the depiction of women and football in GREGORY'S GIRL and The MANAGERESS.
In: Jeune Cinéma n161 October 1984 Pages: 40-41
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n161 October 1984: no known title]Language: French
In: Variety 26 May 1982 Page: 20, 22
Title: [Variety - 26 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n329 6 Feb 1982 Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n329 6 Feb 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on the marketing of the film.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v271 n44 14 May 1982 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v271 n44 14 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Films v1 n7 June 1981 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Films - v1 n7 June 1981: no known title]Language: English
Description: Stills.
In: Sight and Sound v50 n3 Summer 1981 Pages: Summer 206-207
Title: [Sight and Sound - v50 n3 Summer 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n293 23 May 1981 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n293 23 May 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v105 n2716 18 Jun 1981 Page: 794
Title: [The Listener - v105 n2716 18 Jun 1981: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review by Gavin Millar.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v48 n569 June 1981 Page: 114
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v48 n569 June 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v50 n4 Autumn 1981 Page: 243
Title: British Cinema: 1981 to...Author: FORSYTH, Bill Article type: TranscriptLanguage: English
Description: Text of a paper to be delivered by Forsyth at a B.F.I. symposium in November 1981 in which he talks about his background, the making of THAT SINKING FEELING and GREGORY'S GIRL and what British filmmkers should aspire to produce. Paper to be delivered on 4th November 1981 at the National Film Theatre at a symposium held by the British Film Institute in conjunction with the 25th London Film Festival.
In: Films v1 n8 July 1981 Page: 38
Title: [Films - v1 n8 July 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n268 22 Nov 1980 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n268 22 Nov 1980: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director, on the occasion of the film being presented at the 1980 LFF.
In: Screen International n245 14 Jun 1980 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n245 14 Jun 1980: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n260 27 Sep 1980 Page: 13
Title: [Screen International - n260 27 Sep 1980: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director.
In:
Title: [ - : no known title]
In: Pages: 36-37
Title: [ - : no known title]
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Gregory's Girl: the filmscriptAuthor: FORSYTH, Bill Pages: 112p
Title: Gregory's girl
Author: FORSYTH, Bill Pages: 72p
Description: An adaptation of Bill Forsyth's original film script. A stage adaptation of the original film script.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(9)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-590772
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-485924
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637553
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Digital materials(7)
Description: MPEG-2 - LTO5Duration: 01:27:31 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: N-89587
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: 50I - LTO5Duration: 01:27:31 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: N-89587-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5BFI identifier: N-515041
Status: Master
Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 01:27:31 minutesProRes 422 - BFI identifier: N-485923
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 01:27:31 minutesProRes 422 - ProRes 422 - BFI identifier: N-485923-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-485924
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637553
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-590772
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Umatic (unspecified)Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-590898
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape