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Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman (1985): Cast

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Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman is a 1985 documentary directed by David Turner, starring Chris Menges, Bill Forsyth and Bill Paterson. It runs 52 minutes.

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Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
David Turner
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman About?

The premise of Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman without spoilers.

An intimate portrait of Oscar‑winning cinematographer Chris Menges, filmed on the set of ‘Comfort and Joy.’ Menges reflects on his early work in television and film, while the documentary includes interviews with Bill Forsyth, Bill Paterson, Ken Loach, Neil Jordan and Jeremy Isaacs, offering insight into his influential career.

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Cast & crew

Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman Cast

Chris Menges leads the cast, with Bill Forsyth and Bill Paterson. Directed by David Turner; 8 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by David Turner: The Making of a ‘Local Hero’ (With a Little Help from His Friends).

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Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman?

Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman runs 52 minutes.

When was Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman released?

Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman was released on December 31, 1985.

Who directed Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman?

Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman was directed by David Turner.

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Who is in the cast of Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman?

Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman stars Chris Menges, Bill Forsyth and Bill Paterson, among 8 credited actors.

Does Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman have a post-credit scene?

No. Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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