Shoot for the Sun
Synopsis
Set in the bleak backdrop of Edinburgh a low level drug dealer strives for making a living and surviving the natural elements of such an environment day to day.
Top Cast
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Brian Cox
Dunny
Jimmy Nail
Geordie
Billy McColl
Johnson
Sara Clee
Sadie Johnson
Billy McElhaney
Fergie (the driver)
Bill Simpson
Mickey (Fergie's boss)
Bill Gavin
Old Man in Lift
Lizzie McKenzie
Geordie's Mum
Bill Barclay
Jukebox Drunk
Harry Walker
Chief Mourner
Michael MacKenzie
Barman
Joe Mullaney
Punk
Betty Bright
Mourner
Anne Lacey
Dancing Couple
John Ramage
Dancing Couple
Joseph Greig
Toilet Drunk
John Murtagh
Pub Gang Leader
Gilly Gilchrist
Pub Gang Member
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Knox
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter McDougall
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen, Ray Cooper
- Original Title
- Shoot for the Sun
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Knox
Peter McDougall
Michael Kamen, Ray Cooper
Remi Adefarasin
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Knox
Director
Peter McDougall
Writer
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Ray Cooper
Original Music Composer
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoot for the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shoot for the Sun about?
Set in the bleak backdrop of Edinburgh a low level drug dealer strives for making a living and surviving the natural elements of such an environment day to day.
Who directed Shoot for the Sun?
Shoot for the Sun was directed by Ian Knox.
Who stars in Shoot for the Sun?
The principal cast of Shoot for the Sun includes Brian Cox, Jimmy Nail, Billy McColl, Sara Clee, Billy McElhaney.
When was Shoot for the Sun released and how long is it?
Shoot for the Sun was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Shoot for the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shoot for the Sun was composed by Michael Kamen, Ray Cooper.