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Hanging with Frank

"This award winning documentary takes us on a dark journey into the world of capital punishment without making judgments."

August 16, 1998 0h 15m

Originally released in 1998. Hanging with Frank is a documentary film. directed by David Graham Scott. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Frank McKue

Synopsis

In the autumn of 1995 Frank McKue returned to his old haunt, the execution chamber of Barlinnie Prison, before its demolition. This award winning documentary takes us on a dark journey into the world of capital punishment without making judgments. Shot entirely on 16mm black & white film stock using an Arri16BL and Bolex cameras. Edited entirely on a Steenbeck flatbed film editing suite at Glasgow Film and Video Workshop 1996-7. Sound dubbing at BBC Scotland studio in Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow. Best Doc Award Reel to Real Festival 1998. Selected for Edinburgh Film Festival 1998. Tx. Channel 5 2001/ BBC Schools 2005. Most Watched film on Shooting People filmmakers network. Selected for 4Docs website. Neg stored at Scottish Screen archive.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 16, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 0h 15m 15 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Reel Death Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanging with Frank about?

In the autumn of 1995 Frank McKue returned to his old haunt, the execution chamber of Barlinnie Prison, before its demolition. This award winning documentary takes us on a dark journey into the wor...

Who directed Hanging with Frank?

Hanging with Frank was directed by David Graham Scott.

How long is Hanging with Frank?

Hanging with Frank has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).

When was Hanging with Frank released?

Hanging with Frank was released on August 16, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hanging with Frank?

The main cast of Hanging with Frank includes Frank McKue.