Filming of The Big Man, 1990 in Coalburn

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