Hallam Foe
Date: 2007
Director: David Mackenzie
Production Company: Film4, Ingenious Film Partners, Scottish Screen, Glasgow Film Finance, Independent Film Sales, Sigma Films, Lunar Films
Stars: Jamie Bell, Sophia Myles, Claire Forlani, Ciarán Hinds, Jamie Sives, Maurice Roëves
Location(s): Edinburgh
Region(s): Scotland
Storyline:
Believing that his mother was murdered by his step-mother, a disturbed teenage voyeur runs away to the big city where he becomes obsessed with an administrator at a hotel who resembles his late parent.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
Also known as ‘Mister Foe’ (US Title)
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After spending time in his tree house in the woods, Hallam Foe (Jamie Bell) returns to Chanby House on his father's large estate at Kinley near Peebles. This is Glen House to the south-west of Innerleithen in Tweedale, Scottish Borders.
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Following a family dinner, Lucy Foe drops her brother off outside the village.
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Lucy continues on her way to the pub for a final drink before emigrating to Australia.
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The young voyeur looks across fields towards the street lights of a nearby village.
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Reaching the houses, Hallam hides in the shadows as a car approaches.
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The teenager sneaks around the village looking through windows at the unsuspecting residents.
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On the roof of Chanby House, the reclusive Hallam appears from behind one of the chimneys to see Lucy depart. Glen House, also known as The Glen, is a Category A listed building
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Verity Foe (Claire Forlani) calls Hallam in for lunch. The 19th century Glen House, just over 5 miles from Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
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Following a suggestion from his father that he gets a job before college starts, Hallam paints the woodwork of the boathouse.
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After finding the damaged boat that he believes played a part in the death of his Mother, the hermit fishes in the loch.
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Julius Foe (Ciarán Hinds) listens as his son asks questions about his Mother and the boat.
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When Lucy calls, Hallam talks about events surrounding their Mother's death.
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Taking the train, Hallam travels to Edinburgh.
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- 31 Mar 2022

The train arrives at Edinburgh's Waverley station. The location and the streets around also feature in 'The 39 Steps' from 1959, 'The Girl with a Pistol', 'The Flying Scotsman' and 'Upstairs and Downstairs'.

Andy MacArthur (AMcA) discovered that it wasn't easy to get to the exact position for this shot and had to crawl through bushes to get a vantage point.
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- 31 Mar 2022

With nowhere to stay, Hallam leaves the station and is immediately asked for "any change?". Facing east outside the Market Street entrance to Edinburgh Waverley station.

Some changes to the concourse with a new weatherproof roof. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

A stranger in town, Hallam looks up at the roof tops. Market Street with North Bridge and The Balmoral Hotel in the top left distance.

North Bridge was covered for repairs when Andy MacArthur visited.
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- 31 Mar 2022

The loner sits in a nearby park, contemplating his position. Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.

The building in the distance is the National Gallery on Princes Street. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

A man and his children sit on the other side of the park. Princes Street Gardens lie to the south of Princes Street.

Looking towards Princes Street with the Old Waverley Hotel building at the corner opposite Jenners on St David Street. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

Getting up from his seat, Hallam looks for a cashpoint.

The North Bridge is obscured by the Waverley market buildings. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

Finding that he has no money, the homeless Hallam seeks shelter from the pouring rain. North Bridge crossing Waverley station and Market Street in Edinburgh.

A limited view due to the covers over the North Bridge. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

After being mistaken for a prostitute by a Man in the street, Hallam runs from the Policemen that believe the same. The Scotsman's Steps descend from North Bridge, next to the former newspaper offices, onto Market Street.

The Scotsman's Steps is a Category A Listed building which is sadly abused. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

In an alleyway, Hallam climbs up a lamp post as one of the pursuing Policeman appears. Fleshmarket Close, a passageway leading down from Cockburn Street to Market Street identified by Andy MacArthur.

One of several closes in the area and well used by pedestrians. (AMcA)
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Having found a safe place to sleep, the runaway wakes up to a clear sky the next morning. Edinburgh, with the clock tower of the Balmoral Hotel in the left background and the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill in the right distance.
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Feeling at home on the rooftop, Hallam scans his surroundings. Looking from the roof of the former print works, now a hotel, at the the corner of Market Street and Cockburn Street towards buildings on High Street at St. Giles Street.
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Looking down into the alleyways below, Hallam spots Kate Breck (Sophia Myles) who bears a striking resemblance to his mother. Jules has "thrown the thought" that this could be Craig's Close that runs between Cockburn Street and Market Street but she is concerned that the lighting doesn't look right as most Close's have faux gas lights. Anyone around to check? (RL)
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- 31 Mar 2022

Hallam hurries down from the roof and runs after the young woman. Market Street with the blue painted St. Christopher's Inns filling the scene.

There's little change to the buildings in Andy MacArthur's comparison.
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- 31 Mar 2022

Kate enters the hotel where she works. This is the staff entrance of The Caledonian Hotel on Rutland Street. Part of the Hilton chain since 2000, the hotel is currently known as Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. Although Hallam works in the Balmoral Hotel at the East end of Princes Street, all shots of the staff entrance to the hotel are the Caledonian Hotel at the West end of the Street.

The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh began life as the hotel and terminus for the Caledonian Railway. When the area was redeveloped, the tracks leading into the station were tarmacked over and became the western Approaches, a quick route in and out of the city centre. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

After cheekily getting a job as a kitchen porter in the hotel, Hallam waits for Kate to finish work. Outside The Caledonian Hotel on Rutland Street.

AMcA found no change here.
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- 06 Mar 2022

Kate walks towards a rendezvous with her lover, unaware of that she's being followed. Jules Ballantyne identifies this as Grassmarket looking towards West Port. (RL)

The Grassmarket Saturday Market is in full swing. Andy MacArthur points out that the area has been pedestrianised over the years making it pleasant to socialise and move around.
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- 06 Mar 2022

Hallam continues to stalk Kate. Victoria Street climbing up towards George IV Bridge.

Andy MacArthur captured Victoria Street, now with traffic restrictions. The street is one of the most recognisable in Edinburgh.
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- 19 Apr 2022

Inside a bar, Hallam watches Kate drinking with Alasdair, a senior hotel employee. Here, Jules says that Hallam is looking in the window of The Huxley on Shandwick Place with Hope Street visible behind. (RL)

Looking through the window of the Huxley taken by Andy Arthur who remembers when it was the Rutland Hotel. The sculptures on the pavement are charity auction buys with the bovines painted by local artists and sold in aid of "One City Trust" and "Vetaid". The statue of 'Oor Wullie' was painted and sold at auction in support of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity who make every young person who attends the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow as pleasant an experience as possible.
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- 31 Mar 2022

After learning where Kate lives but still with nowhere to sleep, Hallam returns to the hotel and settles down in a store room. Rutland Street, outside the Category A listed Caledonian Hotel with Princes Street in the left background.

The House of Fraser store on Princes Street closed. It is now named the Johnnie Walker Experience where connoisseurs may sample a variety of whisky. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

Hallam peers through the window of a shop next to the entrance door to Kate's flat. Cockburn Street, Edinburgh.

Same buildings, different colours. (AMcA)
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When a Tenant leaves the building, Hallam slips in through the closing door. Facing east on Cockburn Street.

Cockburn Street is littered with venues for drinking and dining. (AMcA)
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Making his way from the flat when Kate puts her key in the lock, Hallam crosses the roof tops and makes his way to the hotel.
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Moving his sleeping place to the hotel's clock tower, Hallam looks out over the city. Looking across the roof of Waverley station towards buildings on Market Street with the tower of St. Giles' Cathedral in Parliament Square to the top right.
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- 06 Mar 2022

Hallam leaves a Police Station after reporting that his step-mother murdered his Mother. Facing south-west outside buildings belonging to Herriot-Watt University on Grassmarket with West Port in the left distance.

The police station had disappeared by the time Andy MacArthur arrived.
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- 31 Mar 2022

Following his promotion to a 'front of house' porter, Hallam continues his voyeuristic activities. Identified by Jules as looking up South St. Andrews from Waverley Mall. (RL)

Andy was unable to achieve the higher view from the roof of the Waverley Market. The tram lines of the modern day network are visible on the carriageway.
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Through his binoculars, girls are spotted in the street below.
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Hallam takes a look over the city before making his way across the roof tops to Kate's flat. Looking towards the St. Christopher's Inns on Market Street.
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- 31 Mar 2022

After splitting up with Alasdair in favour of Hallam, Kate heads home from work. The Cockburn Street end of Jackson's Close that runs up to High Street on the Royal Mile.

Another unfortunate display of rubbish awaiting collection in the Scottish capital. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

Hallam watches Alasdair (Jamie Sives) as he pleads with Kate outside her flat. Cockburn Street in Edinburgh.

Shops and bars on Cockburn Street. (AMcA)
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- 06 Mar 2022

When the truth is revealed about Hallam's exploits, he makes his way from Kate's flat following a confrontation with Alasdair. Looking towards Cowgatehead from Candlemaker Row with West Bow Well on Grassmarket visible in the left distance.

Andy MacArthur revisited the area.
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- 06 Mar 2022

Youngsters look down at Hallam before throwing empty bottles at him. Looking up at George IV Bridge from Merchant Street with the tower of the Augustine Congregational church to the right.

The same view on a different day captured by Andy MacArthur.
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- 31 Mar 2022

Hallam dodges the glass as it shatters on the cobbles at his feet. Looking toward Candlemaker Row from Merchant Street.

Andy MacArthur explains that in the background beyond the wall lies Greyfriars Kirkyard. There are open prison cells within the graveyard where Covenanters were kept prisoner during the Killing Times of the 1600s.
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- 06 Mar 2022

Feeling forlorn and alone again, Hallam continues his walk. The Beneath George IV Bridge on Merchant Street. The location also features in 'Burke and Hare' from 2010.

Andy MacArthur's comparison of Merchant Street, a quiet dead end off Candlemaker Row.
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In a back street, Hallam watches a welder at work.
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- 31 Mar 2022

Waiting on the pavement outside her front door, Hallam looks up as Kate approaches. Cockburn Street.

Looking down hill towards the entrance of the close. (AMcA)
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- 31 Mar 2022

When Kate walks silently past him and slams the door, Hallam continues to wait, anticipating that she will reappear. Cockburn Street again.

Cavanagh's shutters are down. (AMcA)
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Following an explanation of Hallam's activities, Kate looks at the city in a different light. The clock tower of the Balmoral Hotel tells the time to the right.
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Hallam helps Kate down from the roof.
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- 31 Mar 2022

Still smiling, the two walk to work together. Rutland Street with Princes Street in the background.

Andy MacArthur enjoyed a quiet day in Edinburgh . . . well at 0600hrs it's not surprising.
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Following a visit from his father and Verity, Hallam leaves Kate and returns home. Glen House in Tweedale.
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Hallam ties Verity's wrists before gagging her and heading to the loch. Outside Glen House which stands to the south-west of Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders.

