The Girl in the Picture
“This is true love we're talking about here”
Synopsis
Alan and Mary are pretty miserable together and split up. As a very presentable Glaswegian photographer, Alan soon has chances to find consolation elsewhere, but more and more thinks of Mary. She, however, seems a lot less keen to try again.
Top Cast
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John Gordon Sinclair
Alan
Irina Brook
Mary
David McKay
Ken
Gregor Fisher
Bill
Paul Young
Smiley
Rikki Fulton
The Minister
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Joyce Deans
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Katy Hale
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Jonathan Watson
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Valerie Holloway
Sheila
Wendy Holloway
Fiona
Benny Young
Ron
Walter Carr
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William Elliott
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Helen Pike
Susannah
Ray Jeffries
Barman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cary Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Cary Parker
- Original Score
- Ron Geesin
- Original Title
- The Girl in the Picture
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Antonine Films, National Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cary Parker
Cary Parker
Ron Geesin
Dick Pope
Bert Eeles
Paddy Higson
Department Leadership Roster
Cary Parker
Director
Cary Parker
Writer
Paddy Higson
Producer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Bert Eeles
Editor
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Mary-Jane Reyner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl in the Picture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl in the Picture about?
Alan and Mary are pretty miserable together and split up. As a very presentable Glaswegian photographer, Alan soon has chances to find consolation elsewhere, but more and more thinks of Mary. She, however, seems a lot less keen to try again.
Who directed The Girl in the Picture?
The Girl in the Picture was directed by Cary Parker.
Who stars in The Girl in the Picture?
The principal cast of The Girl in the Picture includes John Gordon Sinclair, Irina Brook, David McKay, Gregor Fisher, Paul Young.
When was The Girl in the Picture released and how long is it?
The Girl in the Picture was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl in the Picture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl in the Picture was composed by Ron Geesin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl in the Picture?
The Girl in the Picture holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).