Bill Forsyth

Directing

Born July 29, 1946 · Glasgow, Scotland

12 films as director · Active 1970–1999

William David Forsyth (born 29 July 1946) is a Scottish film director and screenwriter known for his films Gregory's Girl (1981), Local Hero (1983) and Comfort and Joy (1984) as well as his adaptation…

Known for

Film '72

1971

The Story of Film: An Odyssey

2011

The Making of a 'Local Hero' (With a Little Help from His Friends)

1983

Mirror

1970

KH-4

1969

"I Thought Maybe I'd Get to Meet Alan Whicker": A Conversation with Bill Forsyth

1986

Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman

1985

Directed(12)

1999Gregory's Two Girls★ 4.8

1994Being Human★ 5.2

1989Breaking In★ 5.7

1987Housekeeping★ 6.6

1984Comfort and Joy★ 6.6

1983Local Hero★ 6.8

1981Andrina★ 8.0

1980Gregory's Girl★ 6.8

1980That Sinking Feeling★ 6.2

1974Shapes In The Water

1972Islands of the West★ 6.0

1970Still Life with Honesty

Acting(7)

2011The Story of Film: An OdysseySelf

1986"I Thought Maybe I'd Get to Meet Alan Whicker": A Conversation with Bill ForsythSelf

Film

1985Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, CameramanSelf

Film