Billy McColl

Billy McColl

Born: November 15, 1951
Died: January 1, 2014
in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

Movies for Billy McColl...

Death Defying Acts
Title: Death Defying Acts
Character: McTavish
Released: September 13, 2007
Type: Movie
On a tour of Britain in 1926, Harry Houdini enters into a passionate affair with a psychic out to con the famous magician.
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Sarah Smile
Title: Sarah Smile
Character: Drunk Tony
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
While looking for some money, a homeless man stumbles upon an autistic girl named Sarah.
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Strictly Sinatra
Title: Strictly Sinatra
Character: John
Released: June 29, 2001
Type: Movie
In Glasgow, Toni Cocozza, age 28, aspires to be a lounge singer; his repertoire is strictly Sinatra, backed by Bill, an aging piano player and his only friend. Toni dreams big and enters a local television talent show. About that time, a local Mob boss decides Toni is great entertainment and invites him to be his guest at a casino. Toni chats up Irene, a cigarette girl, he gets an odd job or two from Chisolm, the mobster's number two, the audition goes bust, and Toni's future is uncertain. One thing leads to another with the Mob. Is Toni at a crossroads, or is there in reality no turning or going back?
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Title: Hamish Macbeth
Character: Francie McGilp
Released: March 26, 1995
Type: TV
Hamish Macbeth is a comedy-drama series made by BBC Scotland and first aired in 1995. It is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton. The series concerns a local police officer, Constable Hamish Macbeth in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The titular character was played by Robert Carlyle. It ran for three series from 1995 to 1997, with the first two series having six episodes and the third having eight.
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Title: Pie in the Sky
Character: Minder
Released: March 13, 1994
Type: TV
Pie in the Sky is a British offbeat police comedy drama programme starring Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed, created by Andrew Payne and first broadcast in five series on BBC1 between 13 March 1994 and 17 August 1997 as well as being syndicated on other channels in other countries, including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The series departs slightly from other police dramas in that the protagonist, Henry Crabbe, while still being an on-duty policeman, is also the head chef of the title restaurant set in the fictional town of Middleton and county of Westershire.
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Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Title: Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Character: Kevin the Guru
Released: January 15, 1993
Type: Movie
Eight years ago, Gavin, artistic son of an Scots/Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved south to London to make his name illustrating children's books. Now, frustrated and broke, his Uncle Sal appears with an offer. Gavin's father has sold the family business and to get his share of the proceeds, Gavin must return home for his father's birthday party. Swayed by the money, he sets off north and picks up a hitchicker with a secret. Their journey is difficult but ultimately rewarding.
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Dream Baby
Title: Dream Baby
Character: Kenny
Released: May 29, 1989
Type: Movie
Annie Kirk's life is in chaos. She is broke, unemployed, can't pay her poll tax and has two boyfriends she wants to be shot of. She is determined to break out, but how can she get the cash? Annie dreams up an ingenious plan - having a baby. The plan has alarming consequences.
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Shoot for the Sun
Title: Shoot for the Sun
Character: Johnson
Released: March 16, 1987
Type: Movie
Set in the bleak backdrop of Edinburgh a low level drug dealer strives for making a living and surviving the natural elements of such an environment day to day.
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Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Title: Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Character: Humker
Released: September 27, 1986
Type: Movie
The Doctor is summoned before the High Council of Time Lords to stand trial for the charges of harmful interference to the course of events during his travels which have threatened the sanctity of the universe. Indignant at these accusations, the Doctor pleads his case to the Inquisitor with the hope that she will see him as a source of hope and goodwill for existence. However, his prosecuting attorney, a sinister Time Lord known simply as the Valeyard, begins a crusade against the Doctor with the motive of framing him as a villainous renegade.
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Ordeal by Innocence
Title: Ordeal by Innocence
Character: Jack Argyle
Released: June 22, 1984
Type: Movie
Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to return an address book lost some time ago by Jack Argyle, only to find out that Jack has been executed for the murder of his mother. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent. In spite of opposition from a hostile family, he is determined to solve the crime.
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The Slab Boys
Title: The Slab Boys
Character: Phil McCann
Released: December 6, 1979
Type: Movie
Paisley, Scotland, in 1957. Three working-class lads look forward to the staff dance at the local carpet factory.
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Pillion
Title: Pillion
Character: Vincent
Released: January 1, 1979
Type: Movie
Developed by Paul Copley from his own 1977 stage play, Pillion tells the story of motorbike enthusiast Fenton and his friends, meeting in a rural shed. Recorded in the first half of 1979 for the BBC's Play for Today, the finished play was never broadcast.
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Dinner at The Sporting Club
Title: Dinner at The Sporting Club
Character: John Duncan
Released: November 7, 1978
Type: Movie
John Thaw plays Vinny Mathews a small time boxing promoter who struggles with his conscience as to whether or not to provide a fighter for a Sporting Club promotion, a fighter he knows is unfit against an opponent who is way out of his league. However Mathews needs sponsorship and this would be the ideal opportunity to mix with the "frilly shirted" sportsmen who enjoy their lavish lifestyle as fighters slug it out as the steak is served!
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Cold Harbour
Title: Cold Harbour
Character: Eric
Released: April 25, 1978
Type: Movie
A beautiful Chilean exile called Tina is stranded in a new country.
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Watch That Space
Title: Watch That Space
Character: Terry
Released: January 1, 1978
Type: Movie
Colin Welland presents this confined spaces training video from the Health and Safety Executive, detailing the hazards of entering any confined space without the neccessary awareness, training & equipment.