Small Faces (Original title)Easterhouse (Working title)
Date: 1995 (Copyright)Countries: Scotland, United KingdomDirector: Gillies MacKinnon
Synopsis: Drama. A rites of passage story set on a Glasgow housing estate in 1968. About three brothers and their widowed mother. The eldest brother, missing his father and suffering nightmares, hangs out with a local gang. The quieter middle brother devotes his time to painting and a girl. The youngest, a feisty 13 year-old, is torn between the lifestyles of his brothers and is under pressure from the neighbourhood gangs.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Glasgow, 1960s, Gangs
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 01 January 1998Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:35-00:20Slot duration: 105 minsNetwork
Date: 02 December 2003Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:55-01:45Slot duration: 110 minsNetwork
Date: 24 September 2004Broadcast channel: BBC ThreeCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30-00:15Slot duration: 105 minsDigital Terrestrial
Date: 05 December 2005Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:35-01:25Slot duration: 110 minsNetwork
Date: 18 September 2007Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:50-01:40Slot duration: 110 minsNetwork
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Correction to filmographic information: SMALL FACES (1995) was re-rated 15 on appeal (no cuts).
In: The Hollywood Reporter v343 n35 20 Aug 1996 Page: 5,10
Title: Film reviewAuthor: HUNTER, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Interview n9 September 1996 Page: 76
Title: Shots in the Dark: A coming-of-age classicAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n4 April 1996 Pages: 53-54
Title: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v32 n4 Jul/Aug 1996 Pages: 28-33
Title: Kiltspotting: Highland reelsAuthor: KENNEDY, Harlan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about films made in Scotland, mainly focussing on recent films and looking at similarities between realist films such as TRAINSPOTTING and SMALL FACES with dramas such as ROB ROY and BRAVEHEART
In: Empire n83 May 1996 Page: 34
Title: new filmsAuthor: STEFANSKI, Jane Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n83 May 1996 Page: 48
Title: Gillies and Billy MacKinnonAuthor: MAURER, Monika Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Gillies and Billy MacKinnon on the current state of British filmmaking, and on comparisons between their film SMALL FACES and Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Variety 28 Aug 1995 Pages: 67-68
Title: [Variety - 28 Aug 1995: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1029 13 Oct 1995 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n1029 13 Oct 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: distribution note
In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n1033 10 Nov 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Warner Bros acquired various International rights
In: Screen International n1006 5 May 1995 Page: 23
Title: International productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1003 14 Apr 1995 Page: 17
Title: UK productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v5 n7 July 1995 Pages: 8-11
Title: Gangs in the hoodAuthor: O'HAGAN, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set of Gillies MacKinnon's new film about Glasgow gangs - outline of the script; description of MacKinnon's directorial style; MacKinnon talks about his own childhood.
In: Screen International n1020 11 Aug 1995 Page: XI
Title: New British ExpoArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1023 1 Sep 1995 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1023 1 Sep 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the rights
In: Screen International n1023 1 Sep 1995 Page: 20
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: POMERANCE, Murray Pages: xi, 421 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1995BFI identifier: N-113867
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: D3Duration: 107.41 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1998-01-01BFI identifier: C-968968
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376536
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1995BFI identifier: C-1426723
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1995BFI identifier: N-113866
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1995BFI identifier: N-113867
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Date: 1995 (Copyright)Countries: Scotland, United KingdomDirector: Gillies MacKinnon
Synopsis: Drama. A rites of passage story set on a Glasgow housing estate in 1968. About three brothers and their widowed mother. The eldest brother, missing his father and suffering nightmares, hangs out with a local gang. The quieter middle brother devotes his time to painting and a girl. The youngest, a feisty 13 year-old, is torn between the lifestyles of his brothers and is under pressure from the neighbourhood gangs.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Glasgow, 1960s, Gangs
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 01 January 1998Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:35-00:20Slot duration: 105 minsNetwork
Date: 02 December 2003Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:55-01:45Slot duration: 110 minsNetwork
Date: 24 September 2004Broadcast channel: BBC ThreeCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30-00:15Slot duration: 105 minsDigital Terrestrial
Date: 05 December 2005Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:35-01:25Slot duration: 110 minsNetwork
Date: 18 September 2007Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:50-01:40Slot duration: 110 minsNetwork
Credits
(64)
©: Skyline Easterhouse Ltd., A Billy MacKinnon production: Billy MacKinnon Media, a Skyline production: Skyline, [Presented] in association with: Glasgow Film Fund, Presents: BBC Films, With: BBC Scotland, International Sales: The Sales Company, Executive Producer: Mark Shivas, Executive Producer: Andrea Calderwood, Executive Producer for Glasgow Film Fund: Eddie Dick, Producer: Billy MacKinnon, Producer: Steve Clark-Hall, Production Executive for BBC: Geoffrey Paget, Script Executive for BBC: Stephanie Guerrasio, Production Executive for BBC: John Gibbons, Production Manager: Brian Donovan, Production Co-ordinator: Tracy Garrett, Location Manager: Graeme Gordon, Post-production Supervisor: Mairi Bett, 2nd Unit Director: Billy MacKinnon, 1st Assistant Director: Eric Coulter, 2nd Assistant Director: Alison Goring, Harry Boyd, Assistant Director: Tommy Gormley, Assistant Director: David Gilchrist, Brian Donovan, Script Supervisor: Anne Coulter, Casting: Hayley Mort, Casting: Pat Harkins, Written by: Billy MacKinnon, Written by: Gillies MacKinnon, Script Developed by: BBC Scotland, Scottish Film Production Fund, Director of Photography: John de Borman, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Kriv Stenders, [2nd Unit Camera]: Malcolm MacLean, Additional Camera Operator: Grant Cameron, Steadicam Operator: Peter Cavaciuti, Stills Photography: Ken Mellin, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Kevin Malloy, Editor: Scott Thomas, Production Designer: Zoë MacLeod, Art Director: Pat Campbell, Storyboard Artist: Miguel Rosenberg, Costume Design: Kate Carin, Wardrobe Supervisor: John Norster, Hair/Make-up Designer: Robert McCann, Hair/Make-up Artist: Graham Johnston, Title Cartoons: Carla MacKinnon, Titles: Plume Productions, Opticals: Cine Image, Music by: John Keane, Music Mixer: Steve Price, Sound Recordist: Louis Kramer, Dubbing Mixer: Aad Wirtz, Sound Editor: Pat O'Neill, ADR Mixer: Lee Taylor, ADR Mixer: David Murricane, Foley Artist: Jack Stew, Foley Artist: Dianne Greaves, Stunt Co-ordinator: Stuart St. Paul, Stunt Co-ordinator: Dave Holland, Armourer: Bernard Shepherd
Cast
(41)
Garry Sweeney (Charlie Sloan), Clare Higgins (Lorna Maclean), Ian McElhinney (Uncle Andrew), Joseph McFadden (Alan Maclean), J.S. Duffy (Bobby Maclean), Laura Fraser (Joanne Macgowan), Kevin McKidd (Malky Johnson), David Walker (Fabio), Iain Robertson (Lex Maclean), Mark McConnochie (Gorbals), Steven Singleton (Welch), Paul Doonan (Jake), Colin Semple (Dowd), Colin McCredie (Doug), Debbie Welsh (Rebecca), Eilidh McCormick (Alice), Monica Brady (aunt), Elizabeth McGregor (Mrs Macgowan), Andy Gray (tactless man), Louise O'Kane (Polly), Lisa McIntosh (Patty), Kirsty Mitchell (Maggie), Sheila Greer-Smith (assistant), Karen McColl (Helen), Karyn Murphy (Maria), Alastair Galbraith (Minors MC), Carmen Pierqaccini (Jeannie), Rab Christie (talker), Alan Atkins (boy with scar), Tom Gallacher (Davie), Joanne Reilly (Barbara), Liz Lochead (librarian), John Murtagh (teacher), Matt Costello (Shuggy), Tom Logan (tutor), Bobby Hodgens, Malky McKay, Ross Miller, Scott Laing, Paul Woodside, Ross Laing (V5 band member)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(16)
In: Sight and Sound v7 n12 December 1997 Page: 64Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Correction to filmographic information: SMALL FACES (1995) was re-rated 15 on appeal (no cuts).
In: The Hollywood Reporter v343 n35 20 Aug 1996 Page: 5,10
Title: Film reviewAuthor: HUNTER, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Interview n9 September 1996 Page: 76
Title: Shots in the Dark: A coming-of-age classicAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n4 April 1996 Pages: 53-54
Title: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v32 n4 Jul/Aug 1996 Pages: 28-33
Title: Kiltspotting: Highland reelsAuthor: KENNEDY, Harlan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about films made in Scotland, mainly focussing on recent films and looking at similarities between realist films such as TRAINSPOTTING and SMALL FACES with dramas such as ROB ROY and BRAVEHEART
In: Empire n83 May 1996 Page: 34
Title: new filmsAuthor: STEFANSKI, Jane Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n83 May 1996 Page: 48
Title: Gillies and Billy MacKinnonAuthor: MAURER, Monika Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Gillies and Billy MacKinnon on the current state of British filmmaking, and on comparisons between their film SMALL FACES and Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Variety 28 Aug 1995 Pages: 67-68
Title: [Variety - 28 Aug 1995: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1029 13 Oct 1995 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n1029 13 Oct 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: distribution note
In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n1033 10 Nov 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Warner Bros acquired various International rights
In: Screen International n1006 5 May 1995 Page: 23
Title: International productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1003 14 Apr 1995 Page: 17
Title: UK productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v5 n7 July 1995 Pages: 8-11
Title: Gangs in the hoodAuthor: O'HAGAN, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set of Gillies MacKinnon's new film about Glasgow gangs - outline of the script; description of MacKinnon's directorial style; MacKinnon talks about his own childhood.
In: Screen International n1020 11 Aug 1995 Page: XI
Title: New British ExpoArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1023 1 Sep 1995 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1023 1 Sep 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the rights
In: Screen International n1023 1 Sep 1995 Page: 20
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Where the boys are: cinemas of masculinity and youthAuthor: POMERANCE, Murray Pages: xi, 421 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1995BFI identifier: N-113867
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: D3Duration: 107.41 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1998-01-01BFI identifier: C-968968
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376536
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1995BFI identifier: C-1426723
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1995BFI identifier: N-113866
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1995BFI identifier: N-113867
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access