Directed by:
Charles GormleyScreenplay:
Charles GormleyCinematography:
Michael CoulterComposer:
B.A. RobertsonCast:
Tom Conti, Helen Mirren, David Hayman, Ron Donachie, Ewen Bremner, Brian Pettifer, Ronnie McCann, Tom Busby, Kate Sandison, James Fleming, Sandy Neilson (more)Plots(1)
Vic Mathews (Tom Conti) and Ruth Chancellor (Helen Mirren) are teachers at Glasgow’s Blessed Edith Semple School. When the school authorities decide to pursue full canonization of their namesake, little miracles begin to occur and Vic has to reassess his beliefs. Featuring top drawer performances from Conti and Mirren, Heavenly Pursuits also contains Ewen Bremner’s first ever screen appearance and a score by Scottish pop star turned composer B.A. Robertson. This slice of 1980s Scottish cinema is sure to appeal to fans of Bill Forsyth’s Gregory’s Girl and Local Hero. (British Film Institute (BFI))
(more)Cast
Tom Conti
UK
Best movies:
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Ściana (1982) (TV movie)
Oppenheimer (2023)
Helen Mirren
UK
Best movies:
The Audience (2013) (theatrical recording)
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) (theatrical recording)
Prime Suspect (1991) (TV movie)
David Hayman
UK
Best movies:
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
Murder Rooms: The Photographer's Chair (2001) (TV movie)
Ron Donachie
UK
Best movies:
Titanic (1997)
Murder Rooms: The White Knight Stratagem (2001) (TV movie)
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999) (series)
Ewen Bremner
UK
Best movies:
Snatch (2000)
Trainspotting (1996)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Brian Pettifer
UK
Best movies:
Amadeus (1984)
Endeavour (2012) (series)
Conspiracy (2001) (TV movie)
Ronnie McCann
Best movies:
Taggart (1983) (series)
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Deception On His Mind (2003) (TV movie)
The Acid House (1998)
Tom Busby
Canada
Best movies:
The Dirty Dozen (1967)
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (1960)
The War Lover (1962)
Kate Sandison
Best movies:
The Gardener (2021)
James Fleming
Best movies:
Taggart (1983) (series)
Sandy Neilson
UK
Best movies:
The Winter Guest (1997)
Taggart (1983) (series)
A Shot at Glory (2000)
Jennifer Black
Best movies:
Rebus (2000) (series)
Taggart (1983) (series)
Local Hero (1983)