High Rise and Fall
Synopsis
Documentary about Queen Elizabeth Square, Sir Basil Spence's block of Brutalist style flats built to replace the Gorbal's tenements in Glasgow during the 1960s. His vision was based on architect Le Corbusier's ideas and inspired him to transform the Gorbals into a Modernist Utopia. The film is about the life and times of one building told by some of the people involved in its history. The block was dynamited in 1993 amidst controversy and the death of a spectator. It is mentioned in Pevsner's Notable Buildings of Britain. This film was shown on BBC Scotland's Ex-S strand in 1993. Produced by May Miller and directed by Conrad Blakemore. This film is posted for educational and research purposes only and is copyright of BBC Scotland. Archive material courtesy of the Scottish Film Archive and the film's contributors.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
High Rise and Fall, Glasgow, Gorbals documentary 1993
Type: Clip • Published 2015-03-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Conrad Blakemore
- Original Title
- High Rise and Fall
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 01/01/1993
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Conrad Blakemore
Jock Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad Blakemore
Director
Jock Clark
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for High Rise and Fall.
Similar Titles to High Rise and Fall
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like High Rise and Fall
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About High Rise and Fall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Rise and Fall about?
Documentary about Queen Elizabeth Square, Sir Basil Spence's block of Brutalist style flats built to replace the Gorbal's tenements in Glasgow during the 1960s. His vision was based on architect Le Corbusier's ideas and inspired him to transform the Gorbals into a Modernist Utopia. The film is about the life and times of one building told by some of the people involved in its history. The block was dynamited in 1993 amidst controversy and the death of a spectator. It is mentioned in Pevsner's Notable Buildings of Britain. This film was shown on BBC Scotland's Ex-S strand in 1993. Produced by May Miller and directed by Conrad Blakemore. This film is posted for educational and research purposes only and is copyright of BBC Scotland. Archive material courtesy of the Scottish Film Archive and the film's contributors.
Who directed High Rise and Fall?
High Rise and Fall was directed by Conrad Blakemore.
Who stars in High Rise and Fall?
The principal cast of High Rise and Fall includes Basil Spence, Brian W Edwards, Janice Kirkpatrick, Tommy Smith, Bailie James Mutter.
When was High Rise and Fall released and how long is it?
High Rise and Fall was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 30m.