jstewart24 I first saw this movie on late night TV as a youth around 10 years old.Luckily, I got to stay up late one night over the weekend and surprise! there was a film called "Wee Geordie" on late night TV. I still remember it to this day. Sentimental? yes, but as a full blooded Scot, that scene of the mountains back hame,and hearing the Bagpipes in "Big" Geordie's dream sequence, still brings a tear to my eyes after 42 years. That's an excellent film in my opinion and I would recommend it to anyone with a drop of Celtic heritage or anyone who enjoyed films like " Rob Roy" and "BraveHeart". Wee Geordie thankfully, is without all the "historic" violence. Still another great film that deserves to be mentioned here,is "Tunes of Glory" with Sir Alec Guiness.This film is definitely not as innocent as Wee Geordie in nature. But in my opinion, it also ranks as one of the best Scottish Army themed films ever made, and still is dynamic entertainment. Enjoy!

sandra small The film; Geordie is a beautifully nostalgic film, and no doubt a one which does favours for the Scottish tourist industry. But this film has a cynical side to it. First we have the remnants of a class based community from the feudal period of history, where the people of it work for the lord - laird - of the manor - and live off his land, and no doubt pay him rent at the same time. This leaves the people, as exemplified in this film by Geordie's parents with just enough money to make ends meet, living in a spartan house, with few comforts, eating cheaply produced food such as 'tatties' and porridge as their staple diet, which probably contributed to Geordie's diminutive and weak stature as a child. Notice, there is no sign of Geordie's family eating the abundant venison from the laird's land, which as head game-keeper Geordie is nevertheless obliged to protect. No doubt the venison is protected for the toffs hunting-shooting parties, which as part of the British aristocratic traditions would be held by the laird. This ardent protection of the laird's land, and his precious venison, by Geordie, and his father before him as respective head game-keepers, for a measly wage which was to provide the family with relatively poor living conditions, no doubt contributed to the premature death of Geordie's father.Traditionally those who lived on the laird's land, and worked for him would be obligated to hold the same political views, and therefore use their democratic vote the same way as the laird did. An example of this can be seen when the laird asks what politics Geordie holds' prior to employing him as head game-keeper, which are of course 'liberal' the same as the laird's, as was his - Geordie's - father's before him. Here I think the laird was worried in case Geordie's politics are socialist, which was - and is - a continuing choice of politics, especially for ordinary working class men - and women - such as Geordie. When one morning Geordie is at his home eating his breakfast he makes a remark pertaining to his minuscule wages going on most of the cost of his morning ration of porridge, it is a sign that he could rebel against the traditions of the laird's politics, and become a socialist. Such rebelliousness would no doubt lead towards a split in the community, which is glued together by the diktat of the laird and his regime.Another cynical aspect of this film is when Geordie, a Scot, is asked by some Englishmen, to represent Great Britain in the hammer throwing contest at the Melbourne Olympics. And, as Englishmen they try to force Geordie into adopting their English custom of wearing 'flannels and blazer' for the Olympic parade. This signifies the imposition of English imperialism on Scots people, who in this film are depicted by Geordie, who is described by the English Olympic officials as; 'simple' and 'primitive'. Naturally such ignorant attitudes towards the people of Scotland would eventually culminate in the rise of Scottish nationalists who would rebel against English imperialism as Geordie did, in this case by dogmatically insisting on wearing his Dad's kilt for the Olympic event. This is an example of a counteraction to imperialism.While the acting in this film is good, and the comedy subtle, the scenery is absolutely stunning.Overall a very cosy,and nostalgic film.

justaskkus saw this movie as a child in scotland and loved it. it popped up on tv a few years ago and i taped it but the quality was not great. if it ever came available as a vhs or dvd i would buy it in a heartbeat. a simpler time told in a simpler way. "come away ma wee geordie" was a classic line that reverberated in my head ...nostalgia...

ccogan I saw this film as a small boy in England. I loved it at the time and I have never forgotten it. I first saw this movie at boarding school when I was about 9. I have seen it since once on TV late at night, but I agree that it ought to be made available on Video or DVD.