The 1990 film The Big Man starred Liam Neeson as a miner unemployed during a strike and unable to support his family.
Part was shot in Coalburn and many locals enjoyed their moment of fame appearing as extras.
These images show the shooting of a scene in Manse View. Unfortunately they are not the best quality. They are a supplement to an article which appeared in the Spring 2020 Newsletter.
Photos taken by Coalburn resident of filming
A screenshot from the film of this scene