The first film for the Cove & Kilcreggan Film Society will be.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
This is as a tribute to the wonderful Maggie Smith.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a 1969 British drama film directed by Ronald Neame from a screenplay written by Jay Presson Allen, adapted from her own stage play, which was in turn based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Muriel Spark. The film stars Maggie Smith in the title role as an unrestrained teacher at a girls' school in Edinburgh. Celia Johnson, Robert Stephens, Pamela Franklin, and Gordon Jackson are featured in supporting roles.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie premiered at the 1969 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and was released in UK cinemas on 24 February 1969 and in the US on 2 March 1969. Although the film received positive reviews with major acclaim drawn towards Smith's performance, it was a box office disappointment, grossing $3 million on a $2.76 million budget.
At the 42nd Academy Awards, Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance, and the film was also nominated for Best Original Song for its theme song 'Jean'.
There will be a raffle on the night as well as free popcorn. And of course bring your own drinks and snacks (and cushion).
Doors open at 7.15 for lights down at 7.45.
£5 on the door.
