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Cumbernauld Hit (clip 1) - Council promotional film meets James Bond movie!

A James-Bond type fiction film about an evil woman's plans to 'hijack' the New Town of Cumbernauld. The spectacular opening where the main evil character is introduced in the style of a spy movie.

Colour, Sound

Length of clip: 3:11
Length of original film: 45:00

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Questions:

  • Why do you think this film was made?
  • How would you describe the music in the film? What other music or film/TV does it remind you of?

Activities:

English/Media Studies: Watch the first thirty seconds of the fllm and ask class to predict what the film will be about and its genre.

Media Studies: Compare the chase sequence with one from a Hollywood movie from the same period, which is most effective?

Media Studies: Storyboard and film a dramatic chase sequence in your school or area.

Music: Experiment with putting different music styles over the chase sequence, what effect does this have?

Media Studies / English: Compare how Cumbernauld is represented in this film with Gregory's Girl.

Media Studies / English: Compare this film with "New Towns" and "Gallimaufrey - A Cumbernauld Poem" - write an essay comparing and contrasting both films.

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Record ID: 007-000-000-353-C
Resource Rights Holder: Courtesy of North Lanarkshire Council
Related Records:
Project Ref: 4294
Date: 1977
Genre: Drama, promotional
Subject: Media Studies (Curriculum for Excellence)
Who: Cumbernauld Development Corporation (sponsor)
Murray Grigor (director)
Viz Ltd (production company)
Where: Cumbernauld (city centre)
Falkirk (the Pineapple)
Event:
References:
  • http://audio.lgy/.org.uk.  
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