Cumbernauld Hit (clip 2)
Council promotional film meets James Bond movie!
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Description
A James-Bond type fiction film about an evil woman's plans to 'hijack' the New Town of Cumbernauld. A spectacular chase sequence with aerial footage in Cumbernauld shopping centre!
Questions & Activities
Questions
- What message is the film trying to give?
- Does it succeed?
Activities
Media Studies: Compare the chase sequence with one from a Hollywood movie from the same period, which is most effective?
Media Studies/English: 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.
Clip Details
| Record Id | 007-000-000-355-C |
|---|---|
| Resource Rights Holder | Courtesy of North Lanarkshire Council |
| Project Ref | 4294 |
| Date | 1977 |
| Genre | Drama, Promotional |
| School Subject | Geography, English, Social History |
| Who | Cumbernauld Development Corporation (sponsor), Murray Grigor (director), Viz Ltd (production company) |
| Where | Cumbernauld |
| Attributes | Colour, Sound |
| Clip Length | 5:21 |
| Film Length | 45:00 |