Young Adam (Original title)
Dates: 2002 (Copyright), 26 September 2003 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, FranceDirector: David Mackenzie
Synopsis: In Glasgow in the early 1950s, Joe, a young drifter, is engaged to work on a barge travelling between Glasgow and Edinburgh. One afternoon they discover the corpse of a young woman floating in the water. It becomes apparent during the police investigation that Joe knew the dead woman well. Meanwhile he is irrestibly drawn to Ella, wife of the barge owner, Les.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 2003not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 98 mins Length: 8785 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: PlayAuthor: HAYDEN, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n2 February 2004 Page: 35
Title: Score: CD reviewsAuthor: WONG, Cary Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Interview May 2004 Pages: 86-89
Title: Ewan McGregorAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ewan McGregor talks about his work, particularly YOUNG ADAM.
In: Premiere n326 April 2004 Page: 54
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: [H.D.] Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Screen International nSpec. BAFTA 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Bafta Film AwardsAuthor: FORDE, Leon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Whole issue devoted to the Bafta Awards. Includes an overview of the Awards, now 57 years old, a discussion by leaders of BAFTA, assessments of the British contenders, including David Mackenzie's YOUNG ADAM.
In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004 Page: 16,18
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n4 December 2003 Page: 86,88
Title: 2003 holiday movie preview: Ewan McGregorAuthor: SWANSON, Tim Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief interview with actor Ewan McGregor who comments on YOUNG ADAM and BIG FISH.
In: Screen International n1415 8 Aug 2003 Pages: 12-13
Title: Best of BritishArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the 11 films competing for the Michael Powell Award at the 2003 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Includes reference to David Mackenzie's YOUNG ADAM.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n9 September 2003 Pages: 16-19
Title: Written on the bodyAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of YOUNG ADAM, an adaptation of Alexander Trocchi's cult novel of sex, death and fear of commitment.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n9 September 2003 Page: 19
Title: Moody viewsAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director David MacKenzie who discusses the making of YOUNG ADAM, and what drew him to make an adaptation of Alexander Trocchi's novel.
In: Cineforum n426 Jun/Jul 2003 Page: 36
Title: [Cineforum - n426 Jun/Jul 2003: no known title]Author: a.g.m.[MANCINO, Anton Giulio] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2003 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v57th 2003 Page: 13
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v57th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production, sales, distributor contact details.
In: Empire n172 October 2003 Page: 50
Title: The reviewsAuthor: FIELDER, Miles Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v56 May 14-25, 2003 Page: 97
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v56 May 14-25, 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distribution/sales contact details.
In: Screen International n1407 6 Jun 2003 Page: 19
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MACKENZIE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n10 October 2003 Page: 72
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 26 May 2003 Page: 29
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n7 July 2003 Page: 18
Title: Cannes 2003: not so terribleAuthor: MCGILL, Hannah Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Screen International n1352 12 Apr 2002 Page: 16
Title: UK production sectorArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v372 n33 19 Mar 2002 Page: 30
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n159 September 2002 Page: 37
Title: Empire on set!Author: MORRISON, Alan Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: On set for the making of new Scottish existential thriller YOUNG ADAM.
In: Screen International n1348 15 Mar 2002 Page: 14
Title: UK Round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: Meir, Christopher Pages: ix, 203 pages
Title: Scotland: global cinema: genres, modes and identities
Author: MARTIN-JONES, David Pages: ix, 254 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1292204
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1292204
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1280027
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 2002 (Copyright), 26 September 2003 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, FranceDirector: David Mackenzie
Synopsis: In Glasgow in the early 1950s, Joe, a young drifter, is engaged to work on a barge travelling between Glasgow and Edinburgh. One afternoon they discover the corpse of a young woman floating in the water. It becomes apparent during the police investigation that Joe knew the dead woman well. Meanwhile he is irrestibly drawn to Ella, wife of the barge owner, Les.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 2003not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 98 mins Length: 8785 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(120)
©: Young Adam Productions Limited, StudioCanal, Presented by: Recorded Picture Company, Presented by: HanWay Films Ltd, Presented by: Film Council, Presented by: Scottish Screen, Sveno Media, Made with the support of: National Lottery through the Film Council, Made with the support of: National Lottery through Scottish Screen, UK Film Council Premiere Fund, Developed in association with: Sigma Films, [International sales]: HanWay Films Ltd, Executive Producer (For FC's PremFund): Robert Jones, Producer: Jeremy Thomas, Co-producer: Alexandra Stone, Co-producer: Nick O'Hagan, Co-producer: Jim Reeve, Associate Producer: Peter Watson, Associate Producer: Stephan Mallmann, Associate Producer: Gillian Berrie, Production Executive (For FC's PremFund): Brock Norman Brock, Luke Morris, For Scottish Screen: Steve McIntyre, For the Glasgow Film Office: Lenny Crooks, Unit Manager: Michael Campbell, Beverley Syme, Production Manager: Janet S. Riddoch, Production Co-ordinator: Julie Connor, Production Accountant: Guy Barker, Location Manager: Stephen Burt, Post-production Supervisor: Clare Maclean, Assistant Director (1st): Mike Elliott, Assistant Director (2nd): Anthony Wilcox, Assistant Director (3rd): Ben Johnson, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Paul Smythe, Script Supervisor: Dot Connolley, Script Supervisor: Avril Watt, Casting: Des Hamilton, Written by: David Mackenzie, Based on the novel by: Alexander Trocchi, Director of Photography: Giles Nuttgens, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Steven Hall, Underwater Cameraman: Mike Valentine, Focus Puller: Lewis Buchan, Focus Puller (2nd Unit): John Harper, Clapper Loader: Lilia Sellami, Clapper Loader (2nd Unit): Derrick Peters, Stills Photographer: Neil Davidson, Film Editor: Colin Monie, Production Designer: Laurence Dorman, Art Director: Stuart Rose, Set Decorator: Judy Farr, Storyboard Artist: Derek Gray, Costume Designer: Jacqueline Durran, Assistant Costume Designer: Sara Meek, Make-up/Hair Designer: Meg Speirs, Make-up/Hair Artist: Candice Banks, Tony Lilley, Digital Effects/Titles: Men-from-Mars, MfM (Visual Effects Supervision): Phil Attfield, Simon Carr, MfM (Digital Artist): Robin Beard, Titles: Ciara Parkes, MfM (Digital Artist): Tom Hocking, Gruff Owen, MfM (Digital Imaging): Mark Dollery, Rostrum End Roller: Frameline, Music: David Byrne, Guitar for 'Rio Grande': Johnny Mcglynn, Musician: Barry Burns, Musician: Johnny Quinn, Musician: Una Mcglone, Musician: Richard Colburn, Musician: Gregor Philp, Musician: John Somerville, Musician: Caroline Barber, Musician: Alasdair Roberts, Musician: Greg Lawson, Musician: Lisa Aferiat, Musician: Fiona Stephen, Musician: Robert Irvine, Musician: Donald Gillan, Musician: Georgia Boyd, The Hung Drawn Quartet, HDQ (Musician): Raymond Macdonald, HDQ (Musician): Graeme Wilson, HDQ (Musician): Keith Edwards, HDQ (Musician): Allan Beauvoisin, HDQ (Musician): Stuart Brown, George Lyle, Music Supervisor: Janice Ginsberg, Music Mixer: Tony Doogan, Specialist Folk Music Consultant: Dick Gaughan, Music Tutor: Ken Mcluskey, Sound Recordist: Colin Nicolson, Additional Recordist: Louis Kramer, Boom Operator: Tony Cook, Boom Operator: Sandy Miller, Dubbing Mixer: Tim Alban, Supervising Sound Editor: Jeremy Price, Dialogue Editor: Rory Farnan, ADR Recordist: Barnaby Smyth, ADR Recordist: Edward Bulman, ADR (Glasgow Recordist): Micheal MacKinnon, Chris Sinclair, ADR Editor: Rory Farnan, Foley Artist: Melissa Lake, Foley Artist: Lionel Selwyn, Foley (Recordist/Editor): Edward Bulman, Stunt Co-ordinator: Gareth Milne, Stunts: Lyndal Smith, Stunts: Nina Armstrong, Stunts: Rowley Irlam, Stunts: Kelly Dent, Marine Co-ordinator: David Davidson, Marine Consultant: Stuart Macdonald, Voice & Dialect Coach: Jo Cameron Brown, Unit Publicist: David Mackenzie, Clair Dobbs
Cast
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Ewan McGregor (Joe Taylor), Tilda Swinton (Ella Gault), Peter Mullan (Les Gault), Emily Mortimer (Cathie Dimley), Jack Mcelhone (James 'Jim' Gault), Therese Bradley (Gwen), Ewan Stewart (Daniel Gordon), Stuart McQuarrie (Bill), Pauline Turner (Connie), Alan Cooke (Bob M'bussi), Rory McCann (Sam), Ian Hanmore (freight supervisor), Andrew Neil (barman), Arnold Brown (bowler hat man), Meg Fraser (stall woman), Stuart Bowman, Wullie Brennan, Rony Bridges, John Kazek, Duncan McHardy (Black Street pub man), Stewart Porter, Malcolm Shields (Black Street Pub man), Tam Dean Burn (Black Street barman), Michael Carter (prosecutor), Struan Rodger (judge), Matthew Zajac (forensics expert), Mhairi Steenbock (Cathie's flatmate), John Comerford (jury foreman), Anne Marie Timoney (Mrs Gordon), John Yule (clerk of the court), Sandy Neilson (defence counsel), Desmond Hamilton (witness), Eddie Dahlstrom (blind man)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(22)
In: Empire n179 May 2004 Page: 136Title: PlayAuthor: HAYDEN, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n2 February 2004 Page: 35
Title: Score: CD reviewsAuthor: WONG, Cary Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Interview May 2004 Pages: 86-89
Title: Ewan McGregorAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ewan McGregor talks about his work, particularly YOUNG ADAM.
In: Premiere n326 April 2004 Page: 54
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: [H.D.] Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Screen International nSpec. BAFTA 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Bafta Film AwardsAuthor: FORDE, Leon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Whole issue devoted to the Bafta Awards. Includes an overview of the Awards, now 57 years old, a discussion by leaders of BAFTA, assessments of the British contenders, including David Mackenzie's YOUNG ADAM.
In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004 Page: 16,18
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n4 December 2003 Page: 86,88
Title: 2003 holiday movie preview: Ewan McGregorAuthor: SWANSON, Tim Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief interview with actor Ewan McGregor who comments on YOUNG ADAM and BIG FISH.
In: Screen International n1415 8 Aug 2003 Pages: 12-13
Title: Best of BritishArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the 11 films competing for the Michael Powell Award at the 2003 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Includes reference to David Mackenzie's YOUNG ADAM.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n9 September 2003 Pages: 16-19
Title: Written on the bodyAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of YOUNG ADAM, an adaptation of Alexander Trocchi's cult novel of sex, death and fear of commitment.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n9 September 2003 Page: 19
Title: Moody viewsAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director David MacKenzie who discusses the making of YOUNG ADAM, and what drew him to make an adaptation of Alexander Trocchi's novel.
In: Cineforum n426 Jun/Jul 2003 Page: 36
Title: [Cineforum - n426 Jun/Jul 2003: no known title]Author: a.g.m.[MANCINO, Anton Giulio] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2003 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v57th 2003 Page: 13
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v57th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production, sales, distributor contact details.
In: Empire n172 October 2003 Page: 50
Title: The reviewsAuthor: FIELDER, Miles Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v56 May 14-25, 2003 Page: 97
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v56 May 14-25, 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distribution/sales contact details.
In: Screen International n1407 6 Jun 2003 Page: 19
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MACKENZIE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n10 October 2003 Page: 72
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 26 May 2003 Page: 29
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n7 July 2003 Page: 18
Title: Cannes 2003: not so terribleAuthor: MCGILL, Hannah Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Screen International n1352 12 Apr 2002 Page: 16
Title: UK production sectorArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v372 n33 19 Mar 2002 Page: 30
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n159 September 2002 Page: 37
Title: Empire on set!Author: MORRISON, Alan Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: On set for the making of new Scottish existential thriller YOUNG ADAM.
In: Screen International n1348 15 Mar 2002 Page: 14
Title: UK Round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Scottish cinema: texts and contextsAuthor: Meir, Christopher Pages: ix, 203 pages
Title: Scotland: global cinema: genres, modes and identities
Author: MARTIN-JONES, David Pages: ix, 254 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1292204
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1292204
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1280027
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status