My Ain Folk(1973)
My Ain Folk Synopsis
When Jamie's maternal grandmother dies, he and his brother Tommy are separated - Tommy is taken off to a welfare home and Jamie goes to live with his other grandmother and uncle. His life is far from happy, filled with silence, rejection and bouts of violence.
My Ain Folk (1973) is a drama film directed by Bill Douglas, released on December 1, 1973 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith and Bernard McKenna. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Douglas
- Writers:
- Bill Douglas
- Producers:
- Nick Nascht, Tony Bicât, Charles Rees
- Cinematographer:
- Gale Tattersall
- Production:
- BFI
- Status:
- Released
My Ain Folk (1973) Trailer
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My Ain Folk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Archibald
as Jamie
Hughie Restorick
as Tommy
Jean Taylor Smith
as Grandmother
Bernard McKenna
as Tommy's father
- Mr. Munro
Mr. Munro
as Jamie's grandad
Paul Kermack
as Jamie's father
Helena Gloag
as Father's mother
Jessie Combe
as Father's wife
William Carroll
as Father's son
- Anne McLeod
Anne McLeod
as Father's girlfriend
Key crew
Directed by Bill Douglas, written by Bill Douglas, produced by Nick Nascht, Tony Bicât and Charles Rees.
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My Ain Folk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 37 ratings.
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My Ain Folk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Ain Folk online?
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My Ain Folk (1973) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Ain Folk?
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The main cast of My Ain Folk (1973) includes Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith, Bernard McKenna and Mr. Munro. The film was directed by Bill Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Ain Folk released?
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My Ain Folk was released on December 1, 1973 and runs for 55m.
Is My Ain Folk worth watching?
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My Ain Folk (1973) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Ain Folk?
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