tartans of scottish clans is a 1906 british short silent documentary film , directed by george albert smith as a test for his newly patented kinemacolor system , which features a sequence of appropriately labelled scottish tartan cloths , with an abundance of reds and greens , the two colours used by the system .

the film , which was one of smith 's first kinemacolor experiments , was according to michael brooke of bfi screenonline , " a very simple idea which nonetheless demanded colour in order to convey the necessary information . "

tartans of scottish clans

the scottish clans and their tartans . history of each clan and full list of septs .
the scottish clans and their tartans with notes . library edition . [ john wight & co . ]
scotland on line have teamed up with the scottish tartans world register to bring you the complete register of all publicly known tartans online , which includes details and images of over 2800 tartans .
the only american extension of the scottish tartans society in scotland , the us version is in franklin , north carolina .
tartans of scottish clans was one of smith ' s first kinemacolor experiments , a very simple idea ( essentially , a sequence of scottish tartan cloths , each appropriately labelled ) which nonetheless demanded colour in order to convey the necessary information .
the scottish tartans authority was originally formed in 1996 by scotland ' s leading weavers and tartan retailers . their objective was to promote a deeper knowledge of scottish tartans , their origins , manufacture , use , history and development . an important aspect is to compile and maintain the international tartan index to record and document all known historical tartans and to provide a free information resource for the public and a ' register ' for the recording of all new tartans . in 2009 two private tartan registers operating in scotland , namely the international tartan index of the scottish tartans authority ( sta ) and the scottish tartans world register ( stwr ) were combined to create an official register under the terms of the scottish register of tartans act 2008 . the on - line website database facility is maintained by the national archives of scotland , an executive agency of the scottish government . the site has a searchable database of all the registered tartans .
an extensive a to z of scottish clans and families . clan information provides tartans ( often ) and links to clan web sites ( when available ) . there is also a search engine and an
urltoken $ 4 . 96 urltoken £3 . 08 produced by scotclans ' the scottish clans ' kindle edition features brief histories of over 300 clans and armigerous families from all over scotland .
abbot , clerk , constable , skinner and stalker are some examples of a number of scottish names related to occupations which have become septs or branches of other clans .
gives you a summary of all the scottish news from the local media as well as numerous sections on aspects of scottish culture and history .
many clans are associated with a specific area or areas of scotland . there is a 227kb
many clans were asociated with particular areas of scotland . here is a map of scotland showing where they belonged .
copies of the bbc tv series by paul murton on aspects of the histories of a number of scottish clans have been uploaded to youtube . each programme is 30 minutes long , though some of the earlier items have been split into three parts due to youtube limitations in those days . the clans covered are :
map of scotland from lochcarron weavers showing the areas associated with many of the clans of scotland and brief background history for each one .
this section covers clans , clan societies , families , tartans , kilts and highland dress generally . links to regiments and scottish historical re - enactment organisations and scots at home and abroad are also here . elsewhere , the genealogy section of rampant scotland directory also contains references to some clan / family histories while clan / family histories section covers over 100 scottish surnames .
has a wide range of topics relating to the history of the anglo - scottish borders during the time of the border reivers including clans & families , border towns and strongholds , people , battles and border life .
1950 . colourful title replete with a history of each of ( 96 ) clans and full list of septs in a plaid dust wrapper to boot ! ~ .
has scottish links and information on cny scottish games , st . andrew ' s society of cny and the daughters of scotia activities and programmes . links for the irish and welsh , too !
is a large site with lots of information from an american perspective on cultural and commercial sites , clans , events and societies .
smith is the most common surname in scotland ( due to the occupation of blacksmith being so frequent in the past ) and brown is the second most frequent . nowadays , the name smith is regarded as a sept of both the macpherson and macintosh clans while brown ( also known as
broun
in scotland ) has a coat of arms and is recognised by the standing council of scottish chiefs . and both have recognised tartans .
my name is derived from a scottish town . do i have a tartan ?
is a fraternal association for scottish people and their decendants which seeks to preserve and promote scottish heritage and culture across canada , by keeping alive the great traditions of history , literature and the music of scotland . the web site has a tartan viewer , scottish links and a newsletter .
chartwell books & genealogical society , new jersey & maryland , 1992 . hardcover . condition : very good + . no jacket . colored tartan swatches of clans ( illustrator ) . 1st edition . # 4220 -
scots on the chesapeake 1607 - 1830 and
the scottish clans and their tartans
and
traditional scots recipes
three books h / b , vg + - no djs - pub . in 1992 . chesapeake book has fine writing on front end paper listing names & locations in the book - some fine underlining throughout the book . otherwise is in vg + condition .
scottish clans
is tight and clean - decorative h / b published by chartwell books - with 96 color plates of tartans .
traditional scots recipes
is vg + / vg - pric clipped - no writing - tight & very clean . no .
the hamiltons have been one of scotland ' s most famous lowland clans and one of her greatest families - from the wars of independence right through to the second world war .
there are now tartans relating to many cities and towns and even districts of scotland . so even if your surname ( or an ancestor ' s surname ) does not indicate a connection with a tartan you may still be able to find an appropriate one for you . and more and more companies and organisations are registering a design unique to them - the scottish parliament tartan was a recent addition . a number of states in the us and other locations around the world have also created tartans and registered them with the scottish tartan authority .
cosca is a registered charity incorporated in the state of delaware , usa . it was founded in 1976 for the purpose of supporting scottish clan organizations and preserving scottish heritage . the initial meeting was held at the grandfather mountain highland games in linville , nc and wthery continue this tradition by gathering on the mountain annually . cosca welcomes all kinds of scottish american organizations as well as interested individuals to join in their work to strengthen and energize the scottish american diaspora and to preserve scottish heritage .
rampant scotland has histories of a large number of clans and families who have been significant in the making of scotland . these histories contain links to other sources of useful information including clan / family web sites :
was formed in 1980 and promotes and encourages public interest in the history , traditions , culture , arts and crafts of scotland and of those of scottish descent and the languages of scotland within the province of new brunswick . it encompasses and represents new brunswick ' s scottish associations and communities ( according to the canadian census , 220 , 000 new brunswick residents claim scottish ancestry ) .
is the web site of the tuscan town which claims to be
the most scottish town in italy
. each year they have a scottish festival celebrating its many links with scotland , many of which date back over a century .
collects as much information as possible about all aspects of scottish / australian heritage , history , ancestry and culture . sections of the site cover clans and clan links , groups and societies , families research and stories , national archives , military connections and an extensive picture gallery .
w . & a . k . johnston , ltd . , ediburgh & london , 1925 . hardcover . condition : very good . red plaid cloth with title in crossed swords emblem . unpaginated . clans , tartans , map of scotland , and advertising . binding shaken , front hinge paper cover split but holding . cloth split at top of spine , front and back .
is an italian web site created by people with a passion for scotland . their pages cover events , scottish country dancing , whisky , photos , golf , bagpipes , photos and scottish related links .
is a polish site dedicated to all things scottish . it is written in polish and english and has a page with translations of some scottish words into polish ( with a long section on whisky ) and articles and illustrations on various aspects of scotland .
a useful resource for scots abroad is the list of on - line scottish magazines and newspapers in the above sections of the rampant scotland site . and the free weekly
cassell , london , 1985 . hardcover . condition : very good . dust jacket condition : very good . later printing . unpaginated . illus . spine bumped . jacket has edgewear . a nice , compact book of 96 scottish cland and their tartans . includes a history of each clan , the clan badge and war cry , and a full list of septs . ; 32mo 4
- 5
tall .
there is no definitive , authorative list of all the clans . but there are a number of web sites which make a stout effort at assembling as complete a list as they can . have a look at
where can i buy tartan / clan goods ? the shopping links on this site have a large number of companies selling scottish tartan goods .
the scottish parliament passed an act in 1587
for the quieting and keeping in obedience of the borders , highlands and the isles .
it contains a list of
clans that have captains , chiefs and chieftains . . . as well on the borders as the highlands .
the list includes many border names .
many of the references to scottish districts come from the book , the surnames of scotland : their origin , meaning and history , george f . black , new york 1946
details of the the current clan chiefs who are members of the standing council of scottish chiefs , with links to associated web addresses , are shown on this site . not all clans are represented on the standing council , but most of the major ( and many of the minor ) ones are listed . there are also specific clan sections where you can learn more about the history of the clan and view its various tartan and location in scotland .
edinburgh : mainstream pub . , 1992 , 1992 . soft cover . condition : fine . no jacket . new revised edition ; 224 p . : ill . ( some col . ) , maps ; 24 cm . ; isbn : 1851584188 ; 9781851584185 lccn : 93 - 224640 ; lc : da880 . h76 ; dewey : 929 / . 2 / 09411 ; oclc : 29847774 ; originally published : edinburgh : j . bartholomew & son , 1987 ; providing an invaluable guide to the surnames of scotland , each entry in this book covers the history , areas of family lands , castles , and tartans ( ancient and modern ) associated with the powerful clans of the highlands , and the great families of the lowlands . ; martine is associate editor of caledonia the scottish lifestyle magazine , and a former editor of scottish field and business scotland . he works as a writer and broadcaster . ; 240 tartans pictured in color , with over 70 photos of clan and family lands and thier castles in full color ; six pages of maps , extensive cross index of sept names ; tiny crease on front cover corner ; else fine . book .
the mackenzies were of celtic stock and were not among the clans that originated from norman ancestors . descendants of the long defunct royal cenél loairn of dál riata , they are believed to be related to clan matheson and clan anrias . all three descend from the 12th century gilleòin of the aird .
by the time you get to great - great - great - grandfather , the genetic inheritance is indeed getting a bit thin . but
belonging
to a clan is not about the percentage of your blood but about an emotional bond . so if you feel scottish and you have a scottish ancestor , however remote , either through the male or female line , welcome to the scottish family !
a number of norwegian vikings came to settle in scotland , particularly in the western isles and in the far north of scotland . they became assimilated into the scottish landscape but originally clans such as , for example , macleod ( leod was a son of olaf the black , a norse king ) , mciver ( ivar was a norse personal name ) and macdonald were descended from vikings . and a number of norman and flemish nobles were granted land in the highlands in the 14th century , resulting in the establishment of , for example , the camerons , frasers , chisholms , menzies and grants . of course , within a few generations they were as much a part of the highland scene as the clans who had been there for centuries before .
is a scottish cultural and educational organization based in the united states . its objective is to preserve authentic scottish heritage by researching and recreating elements of everyday life of highland society from 1314 to 1746 the battles of bannockburn and culloden respectively ) , and to share that information with the public through lectures and demonstrations . there is a schedule of events they are involved in and a newsletter on the site , with illustrations of the members in action !
the 16th century was an age of feuds and forays stained with blood . one clan in particular flourished during this violent chapter in scottish history and its name was macleod .
refers to windsor in ontario , canada , where the public library has created a website dedicated to windsor ' s scottish heritage and featuring dozens of pages about scotland ' s history from pre - roman times to parliamentary devolution , scottish culture , folklore , and dozens of biographies of influential scots in canada and windsor as well as in scotland itself are all covered in some detail .
our list contains over 18000 names including spelling variations . many of these have no direct clan link . they may be ' lowland ' or ' border ' names , or may be names derived from occupations that were common to many clans
. remember , of course , that over the generations mis - spellings can creep in , especially in earlier days . for an even wider review of just about all the surnames used in scotland , whether clans or not , then you need to go to one of the authorative books on the subject . there is a paperback scottish surnames and families by donald whyte but surnames of scotland by george f black is more comprehensive ( over 800 pages ) , without making too big a dent in your bank balance .
w . & a . k . johnston , limited , edinburgh . hardcover . condition : very good . no date . library edition . 8vo . pp 96 . 96 colour plates of tartans on thick textured paper . 15 pages of adverts at end , mostly in colour . decorative endpapers . original cloth , a little marked . spine faded . a tight , sound copy . very clean internally .
one of the popular ways for scots abroad to keep in touch is by way of specialist societies and clubs in their local area . this list of caledonia , scottish , st andrew and celtic societies is probably the most comprehensive available on the web and covers over 120 locations around the world .
scotwars is a scottish military history / re - enactment portal to all things about the military history of scotland , the current re - enactment of such , traders and references for all concerned with history . it mainly covers the period 1638 to 1746 .
smaller families who did not have the status of a the larger clans would often obtain the protection of their more powerful neighbours , but without becoming fully absorbed . in some cases they may have been dispossessed from their original territory and been given shelter by the larger clan chief . they retained their own names and some degree of independence but became a
sept
or branch of the larger clan . in some instances , names are added to the list of clan septs by invitation of the chief in honour of a valued friendship or marriage .
is a social organization celebrating all celtic culture . classes in scottish country dancing and piping are available and the annual robert burns celebration is the highlight of the social calendar . the website features a listing of games and celtic events throughout the california / nevada area .
is an extensive history of scots in new zealand beginning with the sailors and missionaries before 1840 , through the organised settlements of 1840 - 1852 , the settlement at otago , a surge of scots 1853 - 1870 , the ebbs and flows of 1900 - 1945 and immigration after 1945 . there are sections on the influence of scottish culture , education and scots in public life and the new zealand economy , plus lots of facts and figures . the site has lots of images , audio and viseo , a biographies gallery and sources of further information .
supplies coats of arms , surname histories , and heraldic clipart and researches and produces name histories and coats of arms . there is an online search for finding the origins of large numbers of surnames and the company supplies surname history scrolls and full colour representation of the coat of arms .
is a non - profit cultural , educational , historical , recreational and social group founded in 1987 and based in minneapolis / saint paul , minnesota . they appear and perform at many historically based events , providing historical interactions that not only please crowds , but educate people on the important roots of the usa ' s scottish forebears . the regiment represented is a detailed recreation of a scottish mercenary army that fought throughout europe in the 16th and 17th centuries .
the us senate has approved 6th april to be
national tartan day
in recognition of the monumental achievements and invaluable contributions made by scottish americans . the above page provides details of a large number of large and small events which take place not just in the us but around the world ( sometimes on dates other than 6 april ) .
the campbells combined an understanding of the law with formidable might to become the most powerful and influential clan in the country . but in the middle of the 17th century scotland was ravaged by a bloody civil war that gave the campbell ' s bitter rivals , the macdonalds an opportunity to exact revenge . thousands died as these two mighty highland clans battled for supremacy .
outlawed for nearly two hundred years after losing their lands in a long power struggle with the clan campbell , the clan gregor claims descent from constantin and wife and cousin malvina , first son of doungallas and wife spontana ( daughter of a high king of ireland ) and grandson of giric , the third son of alpín mac echdach , the father of kenneth macalpin , the first king of scotland .
the franco - scottish society of scotland was founded in edinburgh in 1895 . its members are now spread over the main cities and towns of scotland . the society aims to foster contacts between the french and the scots and to develop their traditional friendship through educational , cultural and social activities . there is an eqivalent web site in
different varieties of tartan have been developed over the years . in some cases
hunting
colours which were more muted as camouflage for hill - walking ( and , indeed , for hunting and shooting ) .
dress
setts ( or designs ) had brighter colours , often with more white to be more
showy
. there are also
ancient
and
modern
tartans , the latter being made from more modern ( and brighter ) aniline dyes which were longer lasting .
which shows many of these . do remember , however , that there has always been movement of individuals and families .
w . & a . k . johnston , edinburgh and london . cloth . condition : very good . 10 , 192 , 16 pages . text on left and tartan image on facing leaf [ 96 numbered leaves constituting 192 pages ] . lacks front endpaper . note on verso of title page : all the 96 tartans represented in this book can be had in golf capes and various articles from john wight & co . 16 pages of colourful ads at rear for wight , at the time located at 105 princes st . edinburgh . no stated date of issue , c . 1910 . binding sound and hinges secure . small name stamp at head of title page . size : 8vo .
the concepts of the clan system which brought them into being and which caused them to prosper , were gradually eroded . as noted above , the power of the chief was reduced as the monarch established his authority ( sometimes by having to use force against particular clans or alliances of clans ) . the major upheaval was the post - jacobite period , when the duke of cumberland carried out what would be called
ethnic cleansing
today . but the nature of the clan system was also evolving - the need to defend or the opportunity to attack clan territory was reduced and the movement of people around the country was growing . the relationship between the chief and his people was also changing as favoured chiefs were granted titles and sought to increase their own land ownership and wealth . nevertheless , the notion of
belonging
is strong and to this day there are clan societies who keep members in touch with one another and clan gatherings on traditional clan territory , usually with a clan chief in attendance . and in the traditional areas where a clan originated , there is still likely to be a higher than usual incidence of that surname in the population .
about alexander robertson of struan , the 13th and last chief of his clan who fought in all three jacobite rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries . tracing the rise and fall of a clan that mythologised its own importance as the world around them changed .
the scottish community foundation has been created to give people and organisations , around the world a means of supporting scotland . the web site invites visitors to join their international network to play a part in building an even better scotland . the foundation is a non - sectarian non - political charitable trust raising funds around the world , to help the work of charities in scotland .
the turbulent history of the families who lived on the border with england and the raiding tradition that was part of this violent society .
strictly speaking , the clan system was unique to the highlands . but try telling a douglas from the scottish borders or a wallace from ayrshire / renfrewshire that he or she does not belong to a
clan
! and if the wider meaning of
clan
as a member of an extended family is taken , then it becomes even more legitimate to use the term to apply to family names in all parts of scotland just as other symbols of the highlands ( kilts , tartan , bagpipes ) have similarly been adopted across scotland .
in 1563 , the corpse of george gordon , the fourth earl of huntley , was tried and found guilty of treason . a bizarre end for a nobleman whose power and arrogance had earned him the title of ' the cock o ' the north ' . their prestige was resurrected by the sixth earl of huntley , whose intimate relationship with king james the sixth set tongues wagging and resulted in a jealous feud with a memorably bloody finale - the brutal murder of the bonny earl of moray .
not a lot !
mac
is from the gaelic word for
son of
. over the centuries it has been written as mac or mc or even m ' - the last version is more common in ireland . many scots emigrated to ireland at various points in history , hence the large number of scottish sounding names there , particularly in ulster , although of course the equivalent
son of
in irish gaelic has come through too in irish names . there are also variations and permutations on the use , or otherwise , of a capital letter after the
mac
or
mc
. in these days of computerised sorting , it is usual to use
mac
in every case .
scott the story of the scotts ' journey from reivers to royalty . the scotts were once an ordinary borders family . today , they have become one of the greatest private landowners in britain through the canny determination of one of the most remarkable women in clan history . anna scott was no more than a girl when she became the duchess of buccleuch in the mid - 17th century . her marriage to the son of charles ii propelled the scotts into the first rank of british nobility - but it very nearly ended in disaster .
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recounting the major contribution made by scots to the development of this australian city .
the word
clan
is derived from the scots gaelic word
clann
meaning the children , offspring or descendants . not all surnames in scotland or even in the highlands became
clans
( indeed surnames only started to come into use in the 12th century ) . there is no hard and fast rule but a
clan
is usually of a sufficient size to have established a territory and is likely to have a clan chief . ( see also
septs
below ) .
this internet site is designed to show visitors glimpses into the real life work performed by all branches of the black watch family . it covers a number of aspects including the history of the regiment , its museum at balhousie castle in perth and the black watch association .
a french speaking site dedicated to the auld alliance between scotland and france . contains a history of the auld alliance and french sources of information including the association franco - ecossaise itself .
the main aims of rbls are to act as the leading ex - service charity in scotland , promoting remembrance and comradeship and , in partnership with other scottish charities , to be responsible for providing welfare , benevolence and war pension appeals support . they aspire to support veterans and their dependants of any nationality in scotland and any monies received goes to that worthy cause . the legion is the largest ex - servicemens / womens organisation in scotland providing access to 194 branches and associated well equipped clubs , from shetland to the solway .
is aimed at uk citizens living on this greek island and covers aspects such as retiring or working there , travel to the area , importing motor cars , schooling , education and house buying . and of course , there is plenty of information and pictures of this lovely island .
forgotten the title or the author of a book ? our booksleuth is specially designed for you .
there are links to web sites with long lists of clans and families in the sections later on this page . these are extremely useful but usually only provide basic information ( tartan , crests , septs , and perhaps war cries ) . it is the individual clan and family societies or , in some cases , individual enthusiasts who create more extensive information . to be included in the list immediately below the site will usually cover clan history or possibly some genealogy and information about the area in which the clan was originally located . many have a clan / family society for people with genealogical links to the clan .
first published in 1953 revised 1989 by harpercollins publishers . this database makes extensive use of kith and kin to check and confirm the accuracy of the information supplied , but does not rely on this source alone .
is the web site set up by epic concepts who organise a number of major events such as the tunes of glory tartan day parades in new york and chicago . they are also inviting every pipe band in the world to the capital of scotland for the dunedin gathering in edinburgh , scotland , in august 2005 .
founded in orléans , france in 1996 , alliance france - ecosse strives to preserve the spirit of the auld alliance ( the franco - scottish treaty signed in 1295 ) by promoting friendly , cultural and economic exchange between the two nations . alliance france - ecosse is a french registered loi 1901 , non profit making , totally independent , non religious , self financed association . alliance france - ecosse says it should not to be confused with any other association that may possibly bear a similar name or title . . .
is dedicated to the armed forces of the alliance fighting against terrorism , from whatever country and their family and friends .
for almost 400 years the macdonalds dominated the highlands and islands of scotland but at the end of the 15th century this mighty clan was ripped apart by a bitter family feud . the struggle between father and son had disastrous consequences from which the macdonalds never recovered .
is a historical re - enactment and living history group based in brisbane , australia . the corps are kilted , wearing the uniform of the 92nd gordon highlanders . the original regiment was formed in 1885 when there was a threat of war between britain and russia .
cece has created an amazing collection of 400 clan , family and district tartan desktop themes for free download . there are clan badges , a map of scotland and celtic , saints and crosses themes plus celtic midi tunes to download as well . and as if that wasn ' t enough , there are screen savers based on illustrations from around scotland . clearly this site is a labor of love !
is a nationwide , non - profit american organisation whose purpose is to build bonds of interest and co - operation , both social and commercial , between the people of scotland and the united states . it includes institutions and individuals with cultural , economic , educational , genealogical and travel interests .
were know as mercenaries for hire . paul murton explores this , their tools of the trade and even tries his hand at employing their sword skills .
kinemacolor was patented in november 1906 , and unveiled to the public in 1908 , when urban marketed it as
the eighth wonder of the world
.
also has a database containing details of many thousands of people and is dedicated to helping people find old friends , relatives , colleagues and school mates , searching using name ( surname , maiden name , nickname ) , town , school or company name . once found , you can contact your old friends in privacy .
if you know of any more clan societies with web pages with more than just basic information , please let me know and they can be added to the list .
hardcover . condition : very good . history of each clan and full list of septs . forty - first edition . 12 , 7x9 , 5 cm . johnston & bacon ltd . , edinburgh , 1968 . - - - hardcover . dust jacket with some edgewear . pages bright and clean . b & w + colour illustrations . very good + .
notorious pirates who exploited their superb knowledge of the sea who took over from where the vikings left off through piracy , shipwreck and seaweed - to their decline in the 19th century .
these days , the chieftainship is normally inherited from the previous chief - abilities to use a claymore or steal sheep from a neighbouring clan is no longer a pre - requisite ! where there is a clear - cut inheritance ( eldest son , for example ) it is straightforward but where a line dies out because of a chief leaving no children , a bit of genealogical research may be required . this can result in disputes which can be resolved by the lord lyon king at arms , who is responsible for heraldic issues and coats of arms in scotland .
takes place in massachusetts in july with athletics , pipe bands , highland dancing competitions and sheepdog trials . an added attraction is the availability of meat pies , bridies and fish and chips !
johnston & bacon , 1978 . hardcover . condition : very good . dust jacket condition : very good . some light wear to edges and corners of dustjacket , edges and corners a little creased and worn , underjacket in good condition , some light wear to edges and corners , top and bottom of spine a little bumped , internally in good condition , pages crisp and clear .
from as early as the crusades the leslies made their name as warriors . many left scotland seeking fame , fortune and glory , including walter leslie , who left behind his modest roots in aberdeenshire and ended up a count of the holy roman empire , and alexander leslie , who also left scotland with nothing , to fight in the swedish army , and became one of europe ' s greatest generals .
it took about thirty seconds to make the exposure on a specially prepared negative film after which we went into smith ' s small darkroom to develop the results in absolute darkness . within two hours we had dried the negative , made a positive print of the 50 feet length , developed and dried it - and then for the grand test . even today , after seventeen years , i can still feel the thrill of that moment , when i saw the result of the two - colour process - i yelled like a drunken cowboy -
we ' ve got it - we ' ve got it
.
provides a link for the many poles who live in scotland , either as a result of wartime service or more recently as football players . the site lists the many historical connections between scotland and poland .
on the web , there are many official and unofficial sites which provide information , history and , in some cases , a clan society which you can join . there is a ( growing ) list of these in the
using a long length of cloth as a garment is not unique to scotland and was in use from medieval times but the belted plaid (
plaid
in gaelic means
blanket
) or
feileadh mor
, the great kilt , became common around the 16th century . there is a technique to getting from a long strip of cloth , several yards long , to a wearable garment and there is a web site which explains
take place each year attracting scots from far and wide . in addition to the usual features of such events , the ohio games has massed pipe bands , border collies and a genealogy booth to help those researching their family tree .
johnston et bacon . couverture rigide . condition : bon . ro20080989 : environ 150 pages . 1ère et 4 ème de couverture illustrées en couleurs . nombreuses illustrations en couleurs , hors texte . carte en noir et blanc , hors texte . texte en anglais . history of each clan and full list of septs . in - 16 cartonné . bon état . couv . convenable . dos satisfaisant . intérieur frais classification dewey : 420 - langue anglaise . anglo - saxon .
johnston and bacon , 1972 . hardcover . condition : very good . no jacket . reprint . very good , no dj . reprint ( 42nd edition ) . no markings to text block . no marks of previous ownership or inscriptions .
martine , roderick ( roddy ) ; foreword by sir malcolm innes of edingight ; heraldic illustrations by don pottinger . maps , sir iain moncreiffe of that ilk ; harry lindley , alastair campbell , simon green ; art , henry raeburn , p . batoni , david wilkie , george willison , j . davison , peter lely ; photos , sonia roberts , w r mcdowall , f m duncan , jenny carter , anotonia reeve , george b alden , john watt , david ward
documentary about the famous highland clan that suffered severely as a result of simon fraser , known as simon
the fox
, supporting the 1745 / 46 jacobite rebellion but the lordship was later restored and later lovats served with distinction in the british army .
ward locke & company , ltd . hardcover . condition : good . shelf and handling wear to cover and binding , with general signs of previous use . 1929 edition , twenty - first ( 21st ) edition . former owner name on title page , else clean throughout . secure packaging for safe delivery .
the kinemacolor system was based on 35mm black and white film , with both camera and projector running at double the normal speed . each was fitted with a rotating wheel , exposing each frame to either a red or green filter . although this produced an unwelcome side - effect of red - green fringing on fast - moving subjects , the system was otherwise surprisingly effective .
from 1906 , g . a . smith devoted the rest of his film career to experimenting with colour . although colour films had already been available for many years , they were usually created via a stencil system that involved them literally being coloured in by hand , whereas smith ' s was the first colour system that attempted to capture natural colours without any post - production intervention .
clan connections is not an exact science . in the days before 1745 when clan warfare was rife in the highlands of scotland , it was strongly advisable to seek ' protection ' from the strongest clan in the neighbourhood , no matter what your surname ( if you had one ) or your blood ties to the family of the chief . loyalties changed over time , and some family names have historic links to more than one clan . in our database , the first clan on the list is probably the best choice , unless you know more about your own family ' s history . very often , the information is passed down verbally . parents or grandparents may hold a vital clue that could help you make the right choice . registered users are invited to share their findings in the clan names database .
johnson & bacon publishers , 1968 . hardcover . condition : used very good . this is the 41st edition . text is in english . size - h : 5 ' , w : 4 . 75 ' , d : . 75 ' this item is used and is listed as being in good condition . the dust jacket for the item is listed as being in good condition . cover has some light edge wear and bumped corners . spine is intact and tight . binding is intact . pages are clean and unmarked . some dog - eared pages . inscription of place and date of purchase on title page . ff00000007593 firefly sells new and used books through our store front . we try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible . if you have questions regarding this title , please contact us . photos available on request .
johnston & b . , 1968 . condition : good . 1968 . 41st edition . unpaginated . pictorial dust jacket over cloth boards . contains colour plates . book is in better condition than most examples of this age . neat , clean , well bound pages with very minimal foxing , tanning and thumbing . small inscriptions and neat labels may be present . boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping . some light marking and sunning with bowing to front board . dust jacket is price clipped with mild rubbing and marking . light edge wear with minor tears and creasing .
just as it would not be appropriate for anyone with no connections with , say the mohawk tribe of north america to wear an indian head - dress , you really should have some legitimate connection with scotland to wear a kilt ( though no - one will throw you in the dungeons at edinburgh castle if you ignore that advice ) . but although a kilt is a most flexible garment ( it can be worn as formal dress when meeting royalty or out tramping in the hills or to a football match ) do respect some basic principles - the most important being that the length should reach to the knee - cap ( there is nothing worse than a kilt worn by a man which is too long ! ) .
w . & a . k . johnston ltd . hardcover . condition : good . w . & a . k . johnston ltd nd hardback . red bevelled boards with black titles / decoration . decorative end papers . this is a scarce
library edition
copy ( not ex library ) . xi , pp97 , 15p ads . p 2 - 97 printed on woven linen . preface includes colour map of scotland . excellent ads to rear witth prices . generally clean and bright . last four woven pages heavily foxed - other than that just the odd spot to last few woven pages . no names . binding solid . good . no jacket scarce copy . 750gm packed - postage to be agreed for order outside uk .
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johnston & bacon , edinburgh . hardcover . condition : good . a little foxing to page edges and end pages , with a little wear to boards . slight wear and chipping to dust - wrapper . photograph available on request .
johnston & b . , 1968 . condition : good . 1968 . 41st edition . unpaginated . pictorial dust jacket over cloth boards . contains colour plates . pages and binding are presentable with no major defects . minor issues present such as mild cracking , inscriptions , inserts , light foxing , tanning and thumb marking . overall a good condition item . boards have rub wear and marking with forward lean and sunning to spine . bumping to corners , edges and spine ends . dust jacket is price clipped with rubbing , marking and tanning . tears , nicks and creases to spine , edges and corners .
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johnston & bacon ltd , edinburgh and london , 1968 . hardback . condition : good . dust jacket condition : good . 12 . 5x9 . 5x2cm + 181g . johnston & bacon ltd edinburgh and london : 1968 . unpaginated . hard plain boards with red lettering in original clipped dust jacket . both in good condition .
1951 . colourful title replete with ( 96 ) tartan patterns & classic adverts to boot ! ~ .
chartwell books , inc . , new jersey , 1992 . hardcover . condition : very good + . wordworth editions , us . 8 x 5 . 25 x 0 . 75 inches .
john bartholomew & son limited , edinburgh , 1987 . soft cover . condition : good . many coloured and b & w photos and illustrations . english language . 224 p . weight 560 gr . format 24 x 17 cm .
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w . & a . k . johnston no year about 1925 , edinburgh and london , 1925 . editor ' s binding . 130x100mm , viii - 81pages , text and full - page illustrations , under leaves . book in good condition .
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my name is derived from a trade or profession . do i have a clan ?
father a campbell , mother a scott . which clan do i belong to ?
the old - fashioned patriarchal system applies here so you are definitely a campbell . but you still have a good scott connection and will no doubt get a good welcome from that clan / family too !


derailed is a 2005 american crime thriller film based on the novel of the same name by james siegel .

the film is directed by mikael håfström and stars clive owen , jennifer aniston , vincent cassel , giancarlo esposito , david morrissey , rza and xzibit .

this was also the first film to be released by the weinstein company in the united states .

the film is set in chicago .

derailed ( 2005 film )

ghajini ( 2005 ) , a tamil film starring surya sivakumar and asin , directed by a . r . murugadoss
featured in the making of ' derailed ' ( 2006 ) . see more »
chicken little ( 2005 ) : reviews
. . retrieved on october 22 , 2009 .
london ( 2005 ) tamil action , comedy film directed by sundar c , which was a remake of the malayalam film kakkakuyil . it stars prashanth and ankitha in the lead roles , while vijaykumar , srividya and pandiarajan play supporting roles . the film released in march 2005 with mixed reviews . the film is a rip - off of hollywood movie a fish called wanda
gray , brandon ( november 14 , 2005 ) .
zathura , derailed , 50 cent below chicken little in pecking order
. . box office mojo . retrieved on october 22 , 2009 .
[ derailed has ] a ludicrous script whose twists and turns are laughably obvious or just plain laughable .
with miscast stars , a ludicrous plot and an obvious twist , derailed embodies its name all too aptly .
chicken little ( 2005 )
. . box office mojo . retrieved on october 22 , 2009 .
will have a better opening , it should still reinvigorate the box office and pull 2005 out of this slump .
as long as clive owen is on his own , solving problems and planning revenge , derailed is a reasonably gripping thriller .
kannamoochi yenada ( 2007 ) , tamil comedy - drama film written and directed by v . priya . the film stars sathyaraj , prithviraj , sandhya and raadhika sarathkumar in lead and sripriya , manobala and radharavi in supporting roles . the film , a remake of the 2005 american film guess who , which is itself a remake of the 1967 american film guess who ' s coming to dinner .
chicken little was originally scheduled to be released on july 1 , 2005 , but on december 7 , 2004 , its release date was pushed back to november 4 , 2005 , the release date originally slated for disney / pixar ' s cars .
marred by poor casting , derailed suffers in establishing a foundation to work off . the lack of chemistry between owen and aniston curtails any potential this film had in succeeding to enthral .
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whistle ( 2003 ) south indian tamil film which is a verbatim remake of the english horror film urban legend .
ghajini ( 2005 ) , ghajini ( 2008 ) a tamil & hindi film directed by a . r . murugadoss . few scenes in story & screenplay was modified to fit indian audience .
2 so i would need more evidence that she is capable of opening a string of stand alone box office hits and i see that the cogerson 25 greatest actress 1950 - 2010 does not include her . however i did enjoy her albeit routine supporting role in the thriller derailed ( 2005 ) though that film did poorly at the box office .
they never saw it coming , teases the poster for derailed , and you have to wonder if blindness is now a prerequisite for hollywood characters .
just take an example of superhit bollywood film partner , it was the scene to scene copy of will smith’s hollywood film hitch .
talent is involved everywhere in derailed , and it all gets trashed in the final reel for the sake of teasing and then appeasing a bored november audience .
avana ivan ( 1962 ) tamil film directed by s . balachander , an adaptation of the 1951 american film a place in the sun .
dorai is a 2008 tamil film directed by a . venkatesh starring arjun , kirat bhattal . the film copied / inspired from the english movie gladiator
raja paarvai ( 1981 ) is a tamil language feature film directed by telugu film director singeetham srinivasa rao . this film was loosely based on butterflies are free and the climax portion of the movie resembles that of the graduate .
gray , brandon ( november 7 , 2005 ) .
welcome to the cluck : chicken little , jarhead top weekend
. . retrieved on october 22 , 2009 .
derailed might have done damage to the infrastructure of hitchcock ' s legacy , but tries too hard to be smart and ends up looking ( just a little bit ) silly .
nallathambi ( 1949 ) is a tamil film starring and produced by n . s . krishnan . the film ' s script was written by c . n . annadurai , this film marked annadurai ' s debut in tamil films .
the film is also the last disney animated film made before john lasseter was named chief creative officer of disney animation . though it received mixed reviews upon release , the film was a box office success , grossing $ 314 million worldwide .
what a surprise , great film , you could almost believe the story line .
sivagamiyin selvan ( 1974 ) is a tamil film starring sivaji ganesan and vanisri .
suryaparvai ( 1999 ) is a tamil action film starring arjun in lead rôle .
vaada ( 2010 ) sundar c ' s film vaada directed by a venkatesh .
asuran ( 1995 ) is a tamil film featuring arun pandiyan in lead rôle .
subscribe to trailers : urltoken subscribe to coming soon : urltoken subscribe to classic trailers : urltoken like us on facebook : urltoken follow us on twitter : urltoken derailed ( 2005 ) official trailer # 1 - jennifer aniston movie hd when two married business executives having an affair are blackmailed by a violent criminal , the two must turn the tables on him to save their families .
evano oruvan ( 2007 ) is a tamil drama film directed by nishikant kamat who made his debut in the tamil film industry with the film . it stars madhavan and sangeetha in the lead roles , with director seeman acting in a pivotal role .
anbe sivam ( 2003 ) is a 2003 tamil drama film directed by sundar c and written by kamal hassan . the film stars kamal hassan and r . madhavan .
thenali ( 2000 ) is a film directed and produced by k . s . ravikumar and written by crazy mohan . the film featured kamal haasan playing the title role .
rishi ( 2001 ) is a tamil film , written and directed by sundar c . the film stars sarath kumar , meena , prakash raj and sanghavi in lead roles .
vyabari ( 2007 ) tamil film directed by sakthi chidambaram . s . j . suryah , tamanna bhatia and vadivelu in lead roles , its based on the film multiplicity .
yogi ( 2009 ) is a tamil action - drama film directed by subramaniya shiva , starring director - turned - actor ameer sultan , the film is written by ameer himself .
pokkisham is a 2009 tamil film directed by cheran . this movie ' s concept is partially inspired by the 1995 hollywood romantic film the bridges of madison county , directed by clint
may madham ( 1994 ) , a tamil musical film closely based on the roman holiday .
guru en aalu ( tamil : குரு என் ஆளு ) is a 2009 tamil romantic comedy film directed by selva . the film was a remake of aziz mirza ' s hindi film yes boss starring shahrukh khan which itself was loosely based on hollywood film for love or money . it stars madhavan , abbas , mamta mohandas , vivek and brinda parekh in the lead role .
autograph ( 2004 ) is a tamil language film directed by cheran . cheran also plays the lead role in the film , and other cast members include sneha , gopika , kanika and mallika .
enakkul oruvan ( 1984 ) is a 1984 tamil film starring kamal haasan in the lead role .
my dear marthandan ( 1990 ) is a tamil language film starring prabhu ganesan and kushboo sundar for sivaji productions in the lead roles . the film has been directed by prathap k . pothan .
flops that didn ' t
rock star
( 2001 ) : $ 17 million
rumor has it
( 2005 ) : $ 43 million
love happens
( 2009 ) : $ 22 . 9 million
tn - 07 al 4777 ( 2009 ) is a tamil - language film directed by a . lakshmikanthan . the film stars pasupathy , ajmal ameer , simran bagga and meenakshi in the lead roles .
i think probably in the last analysis ,
derailed
doesn ' t hold up . at the end , we want more , or less , or different . but you didn ' t have a lousy vacation just because it rained for the last two days .
derailed
has a great setup , a good middle passage and some convincing performances . then it runs off the tracks . if you ' re an unforgiving logician , you ' ll be offended . if you like movies even when you know where they ' re going and you ' ve been there before ,
derailed
may work for you . it depends on how willing you are to go along with it .
the movie was released approximately two months after the 17 september 2005 derailment of a metra commuter train that killed two people and injured 80 . although no train derails in the movie , metra tried unsuccessfully to get the title changed .
panchatantram ( 2002 ) , is tamil comedy film starring kamal hassan directed by k . s ravi kumar
yeh jawani hai deewani is my favorite film . we should all learn that friendship has many meanings .
gua emg selalu suka film yang bertemakan perselingkuhan dan saat gua searching , gua nemu film ini . ceritanya sendiri awalnya cukup rapih , tenang , sabar dan bagus . tapi saat pertengahan , entah kenapa seolah2 berubah .
puthiya paravai ( 1964 ] is a indian tamil romantic thriller film directed by dada mirasi with sivaji ganesan in lead role . puthiya paravai , which is notably the maiden production of sivaji films , is a remake of the bengali film sheshankaa , which itself was inspired by the 1958 british film chase a crooked shadow .
chaarulatha ( 2012 ) indian bilingual horror film directed by pon kumaran , featuring priyamani in the lead role .
may madham ( 1994 ) , vineeth , sonali kulkarni - a tamil musical film closely based this story .
pranshu what ' s your favorite film . i am sure that you grew up having at least one .
derailed ,
jennifer aniston ' s latest attempt at movie stardom , is a thriller about an affair , blackmail and deceit , which sounds like a winner in my book except that it just doesn ' t quite click . full movie review »
enakku 20 unakku 18 ( 2003 ) tamil romantic film written and directed by jyothi krishna . the film stars tarun and trisha krishnan in the lead roles , while shriya saran , vivek and manivannan play other pivotal roles .
pammal k . sambandam ( 2002 ) is a tamil comedy film directed by moulee and scripted by crazy mohan . the film features kamal haasan in the title role alongside simran with abbas and sneha in primary supporting roles .
derailed
cannot be about what it seems to be about , not with a title like
derailed ,
but the story works if you ' re willing to meet it halfway . critics of thrillers are hard on the new ones , applying logic with a merciless zeal , but they cave in when the thriller is from the 1940s . imagine this movie with barbara stanwyck and fred macmurray and it would work for you . better still , just rent
double indemnity
and the hell with it .
virudhagiri ( 2010 ) is an indian tamil action film written and directed by vijayakanth , making his directorial debut .
nala damayanthi ( 2003 ) is a tamil film directed by mouli and written by mouli and kamal hassan . the film stars madhavan and geetu mohandas in lead roles . it also featured guest roles from kamal hassan and jayaram .
derailed ' s primary strength - - a topsy turvy plot that will keep viewers guessing - - is also its main weakness . while the story developments are exciting and often surprising , most are based on [ clive owen ' s character ] making the stupidest possible
vaamanan is a 2009 tamil action thriller film written and directed by ahmed . the story of the film resembles the english movie following ( 1998 ) , and the climax resembles a hollywood movie enemy of the state ( 1998 ) .
it was another soft weekend at the box office , with nearly every film in the top five missing expectations . that pushed the overall box office down 7 % from last weekend and 14 % from the same weekend last year . year - to - date , 2005 is now 7 % behind last year ' s pace , while the fall box office season is down 3 % .
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naanayam ( 2010 ) is a 2010 indian tamil - language thriller film written and directed by shakti s . rajan .
indira vizha ( 2009 ) is a tamil film directed by film director , rajeswar starring srikanth and namitha in the lead roles . it began its first schedule on 11 february 2008 . it is loosely based on the hollywood movie disclosure .
kangalal kaidhu sei ( 2004 ) written and directed by bharathiraja . it stars vaseegaran in the protagonist ' s role and marks actress priyamani ' s debut in the tamil film industry . music was scored by a . r . rahman , which was the major highlight of this film . the plot is loosely based on hollywood film the thomas crown affair .
sathi leelavathi ( 1995 ) is a tamil comedy film directed by balu mahendra . kamal haasan ' s own production company
raj kamal international
produced this movie . this film is loosely based on the 1989 comedy movie she - devil .
continues to prop up an otherwise sagging box office . it was the only film to top $ 20 million over the long weekend , the first time that just a single movie has topped that figure over thanksgiving weekend since 1997 . this led to a decrease of 8 . 4 % compared to last weekend , but the three - day weekend was still 1 . 7 % more than last year . the five - day result was even better , with 2005 up 2 . 9 % over 2004 . year - to - date , 2005 is still 6 % behind , but with a few more potential monster hits on their way , it could close the gap .
nandalala ( 2010 ) is a 2010 tamil drama film written and directed by myshkin . myshkin himself essays the lead role .
the tomatometer score — based on the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics — is a trusted measurement of critical recommendation for millions of fans . it represents the percentage of professional critic reviews that are positive for a given film or television show .
kandukondain kandukondain ( 2000 ) is a tamil musical and romantic film based on jane austen ' s novel sense and sensibility . directed and co - written by rajiv menon , the film features an ensemble cast of mammootty , ajith kumar , tabu , aishwarya rai and abbas in the lead roles . veteran actors srividya , raghuvaran and manivannan also played other pivotal roles in the film .
shanthi nilayam ( 1969 ) tamil movie film primarily based on the sound of music with a slight change in story and climax .
the film reunited aniston with her horrible bosses co - star jason sudeikis , and it ended up a major box office hit .
the film was animated in - house at walt disney feature animation ' s main headquarters in burbank , california and released by walt disney pictures on november 4 , 2005 in disney digital 3 - d ( the first film to be released in this format ) along with the standard 2 - d version . it is disney ' s first fully computer animated film , as pixar ' s films were distributed but not produced by disney , and dinosaur ( 2000 ) was a combination of live - action and computer animation . it is also disney ' s second adaption of the fable of the same name , the first being a 1943 cartoon made during world war ii . [ 2 ]
it was remade as heaven can wait ( 1978 ) , and down to earth ( 2001 ) ( sharing the name with the sequel to here comes mr . jordan ) . it was also remade in india as jhuk gaya aasman ( 1968 ) . yamudiki mogudu , story is based on the 1968 hindi film jhuk gaya aasman . athisaya piravi ( 1990 ) tamil film starring rajinikanth , nagesh and kanaka and music composed by ilaiyaraaja . the film was directed by sp . muthuraman . the film is a remake of yamudiki mogudu , a 1988 telugu film starring chiranjeevi ( in a dual role ) , radha , vijayashanti , kota srinivasa rao and allu rama lingaiah
kuzhandaiyum deivamum ( 1965 ) is a tamil film directed by the duo krishnan - panju , starring jaishankar , jamuna and kutty padmini . a hollywood adaptation of the parent trap ( 1961 ) , the film tells a story of twin girls bringing together their separated parents .
manmadan ambu ( 2010 ) is a 2010 tamil romantic comedy film directed by k . s . ravikumar , written by kamal haasan .
yaamirukka bayamey ( 2014 ) tamil horror comedy film written and directed by debutant deekay and produced by elred kumar . the happiness of the katakuris directed by takashi miike , with screenplay by kikumi yamagishi . it is loosely based on the south korean film the quiet family .
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moodar koodam ( 2013 ) is a tamil black comedy film directed by debutante director naveen , who was formerly an assistant to director pandiraj . the film stars the director himself alongside newcomers sentrayan , rajaji and kuberan . oviya , anupama kumar and jayaprakash play other pivotal roles .
not terrible relative to budget & expectation , but not great
she ' s the one
( 1995 ) : $ 9 . 5 million
picture perfect
( 1997 ) : $ 31 . 4 million
the object of my affection
( 1998 ) : $ 29 . 1 million
the good girl
( 2002 ) : $ 14 million
derailed
( 2005 ) : $ 36 million
friends with money
( 2006 ) : $ 13 . 3 million
the bounty hunter
( 2010 ) : $ 67 million
the switch
( 2010 ) : $ 27 . 7 million
richard roeper of the then - ebert & roeper gave the film a
thumbs down
rating saying
i don ' t care whether the film is 2 - d , 3 - d , cgi , or hand - drawn , it all goes back to the story .
a . o . scott of the new york times stated the film is
a hectic , uninspired pastiche of catchphrases and clichés , with very little wit , inspiration or originality to bring its frantically moving images to genuine life .
however , ty burr of the boston globe gave the film a positive review saying the film was
shiny and peppy , with some solid laughs and dandy vocal performances
. angel cohn of tv guide gave the film 3 stars alluding the film that would
delight younger children with its bright colors and constant chaos , while adults are likely to be charmed by the witty banter , subtle one - liners and a sweet father - son relationship .
vallavan oruvan ( 1966 ) is a tamil film starring jaishankar . this film is loosely based on its entirety on 1964 classic french movie banco à bangkok pour oss 117 and some scenes were based on 1962 sean connery movies from russia with love and dr . no with a few romantic interludes .
avvai shanmugi ( 1996 ) is a tamil comedy film directed by k . s . ravikumar and written by crazy mohan , which is an indian adaptation of mrs . doubtfire . the film features kamal haasan in the lead role with meena , gemini ganesan , nagesh , heera , manivannan and nassar .
the ballad of narayama
is a japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice , telling a story of startling cruelty . what a space it opens…
panneer pushpangal ( 1981 ) is a tamil film directed by bharathi - vasu about a high school romance set in a hills station school located in ooty .
baghdad thirudan ( பாக்தாத் திருடன் ; english : the thief of bagdad ) is a 1960 black - and - white swashbuckler tamil film produced and directed by t . r . sundaram , film starred m . g . ramachandran and vyjayanthimala in the lead with m . n . nambiar , t . r . ramachandran , t . s . balaiah , s . a . ashokan , m . n . rajam , a . sandhya and s . n . lakshmi . the film was a remake of 1924 silent film the thief of bagdad and was inspired by 1951 tony curtis - starrer , the prince who was a thief
i am fat lug , come from thief of nation of film making , but not a supporter of films . i somewhat agree that bollywood copies hollywood .
wikipedia states that
at a november 2005 press conference , show east stated expressed concern that the film was similar to their film , oldboy , and were investigating the similarities , noting that at the time , they did not have the final version of zinda available to compare it with . they stated that if they did find there was
strong similarity between the two [ films ]
, they would be contacting their lawyers .
the hindu reviewer sudhish kamath and planet bollywood reviewer narbir gosal both note in their reviews of zinda that they found the two films to be very similar in terms of plot , as well as in the depiction of specific scenes
. but alas , no action was taken . it ' s like these fraudulent indian film makers enjoy some impunity that we don ' t know about .
ellame en kaadhali dubbed from criminal ( 1995 ) telugu and hindi film , directed by mahesh bhatt and produced by k . s . rama rao . it stars akkineni nagarjuna , manisha koirala , ramya krishnan , nassar , gulshan grover , and sharat babu . the movie is based on 1993 american film the fugitive .
bale pandiya ( 2010 ) is a tamil action comedy film written and directed by siddharth chandrasekhar . it stars vishnu vishal and piaa bajpai in the lead roles .
mynaa ( 2010 ) is a 2010 indian tamil romantic drama film directed and written by prabu solomon , it stars vidharth and amala paul in the lead roles .
naam iruvar namakku iruvar ( 1998 ) is a tamil film directed by sundar c and produced by k . balachandar . prabhu deva and meena played the leading roles .
levada , it is worth adding , had been archbishop of san francisco , and up to his chest in litigation over pedophile priests , when the newly elected pope benedict tossed him a ladder in 2005 as if from a celestial helicopter , lifting him up and away from the muck in the city by the bay to beautiful rome and great status as theologian - in - chief .
although the movie has received some praise for its animation and character designs , it is still strongly despised by the disney fanbase for its story being very mean spirited , unemotional and just plain awful in general . as a result , this film is often regarded as the worst film in the disney animated canon ( along with home on the range and the black cauldron ) . the film has also been criticized for trying to compete with dreamworks animation ( disney ' s rival company at the time ) .
kadhal kirukkan is a 2003 indian tamil film , directed by sakthi chidambaram , starring parthiban , richa pallod , vineeth and vadivelu in lead roles . this was inspired by hindi movie
deewangee
released in 2002 , bollywood psychological thriller film directed by anees bazmee . this movie is loosely based on the 1996 richard gere movie primal fear .
in its opening weekend , chicken little debuted at # 1 , the first disney animated film to do so since dinosaur ( 2000 ) , taking $ 40 million and tying with the lion king ( 1994 ) as the largest opener for a disney animated film . [ 6 ] it also managed to claim # 1 again in its second week of release , earning $ 31 . 7 million , beating sony ' s sci - fi family film , zathura . [ 7 ] the film grossed $ 135 , 386 , 665 in north america , and $ 179 , 046 , 172 in other countries , for a worldwide total of $ 314 , 432 , 837 . [ 1 ]
julie ganapathi ( 2003 ) is a south indian motion picture . it is a remake of the 1990 american film misery , itself an adaptation of the stephen king novel .
pattiyal ( 2006 ) indian tamil gangster film directed by vishnuvardhan . it stars arya , bharath , pooja umashankar , padmapriya janakiraman , cochin haneefa and santhana bharathi in pivotal roles .
spotlight is a gripping new film by tom mccarthy on the boston globe ’s investigation of how that archdiocese concealed child - molester priests . set in 2001 , the film serves as backstory to the pulitzer prize - winning series that began on jan . 6 , 2002—“feast of the epiphany , ” as we learn in the intelligent script by mccarthy and josh singer .
asathal ( 2001 ) . the film is a comedy caper making the audience explode in laughs . it is a remake of the hollywood blockbuster
three men and a baby .
aayirathil oruvan ( 1965 ) , indian swashbuckling action - adventure film in tamil language , directed by b . r . panthulu . starring m . g . ramachandran and jayalalitha in the lead roles , the film further stars other widely known actors such as m . n . nambiar , r . s . manohar , nagesh and madhavi . aayirathil oruvan is said to be inspired from the 1935 swashbuckling errol flynn starrer , captain blood and also from burt lancaster ' s the crimson pirate , which itself was inspired by the 1926 film the black pirate .
muran ( 2011 ) is a tamil drama thriller film written and directed by debutant rajjan madhav . it stars cheran alongside prasanna , with haripriya , nikita thukral and jayaprakash in pivotal roles .
three roses ( 2003 ) tamil action film directed by parameswar featuring rambha , jyothika and laila in the lead roles . the movie is an action - adventure inspired by charlie ' s angels
new ( 2004 ) is a tamil film directed , written and produced by s . j . surya , who also features in the lead role . simran , kiran rathod and devayani play supporting roles . new is about an 8 - year - old boy who is turned into a 28 - year - old man by a scientist and is loosely inspired by the hollywood film big .
the second cue from the film , titled
charles ' theme
on the cd ( track 8 , 1 : 29 long ) , is the cue from the seduction scene in the hotel between charles and lucinda ( up until laroche breaks in ) , and has my loops much more front and center - aside from some electronic percussion and long string tones in the background , my parts are pretty much the centerpiece of the cue . whether or not a curious lafosse listener wants to pick up a soundtrack album with less than four minutes from the actual film score is a good question . it ' s definitely cool to squeeze my way onto a wu tang clan - related cd ( albiet uncredited ) , and it ' s nice to be able to hear the cues strictly as music , without the accompanying visuals and sound effects . by the same token , however , the two scenes these cues come from are not heavy on dialogue or sound , so if you haven ' t seen derailed , you might simply wait for the inevitable dvd release . there ' s much , much more of edward shearmur ' s score in the film than the two bits on the soundtrack album , and my work is heard in numerous spots throughout the film .
this is the last film that the animation studio released under the name walt disney feature animation . starting with meet the robinsons , further canon entities would be produced by the renamed walt disney animation studios .
nagaram marupakkam ( 2010 ) is a tamil action film written and directed by sundar c . , who himself essays the lead role , it is based on the 1993 american movie carlito ' s way .
cd features
music from and inspired by
the film , as it ' s often put ( and , indeed , as it appears on the cover of this album . ) that ' s not surprising , since the executive producer of the album is the rza ( who did a great job playing winston in the actual film ) and the cd is released on the wu tang clan ' s label .
peranmai ( 2009 ) is a tamil action - adventure film . directed and written by s . p . jananathan it stars jayam ravi and roland kickinger in the lead roles while ponvannan , vadivelu and urvashi .
what ' s the name of the song , the one playing when amy drives to school with the school bus at the end of the film ? thanks . ( from khato in tbilisi , georgia , caucasus )
anbe vaa ( 1966 ) film stars m . g . ramachandran and saroja devi in the lead roles . the plot is broadly based on the english movie come september , which features rock hudson and gina lollobrigida .
guna ( 1991 ) is a tamil drama film starring kamal haasan , roshini , rekha , s . p . balasubramaniam , girish karnad , ajay rathnam , janagaraj , and sharat saxena . the movie brought out kamal ' s best in the acting arena and remains his best movie to date , in terms of acting , according to the madras film institute . this is loosely based on tie me up ! tie me down ! .
duet is a 1994 tamil musical film directed by k . balachander , starring prabhu , meenakshi seshadri , ramesh aravind and prakashraj . the movie is based on the french play
cyrano de bergerac
by edmond rostand .
derailed is a suspense thriller about ad exec and family man charles schine ( clive owen ) who meets business woman , lucinda ( jennifer aniston ) , on the commuter train to chicago . flirtation quickly escalates , but their fling turns dangerous when a violent criminal , laroche ( vincent cassel ) , blackmails them , promising to reveal their indiscretion and threatening their families if they not pay him . with their lives thrown terrifyingly off - course , they must figure out how to turn the . . . full synopsis »
cardinal law , the reporters’ ultimate target , is not a major character in the film ; baron tells his reporters to go after “the system , ” not the man , though it goes unspoken that law was the system .
cake is the only film that aniston has received a golden globe nomination for ( she won a golden globe in 2003 for friends ) . the surprising role featured aniston as a woman suffering from chronic pain and personal turmoil .
full financial estimates for this film , including domestic and international box office , video sales , video rentals , tv and ancillary revenue are available through our research services . for more information , please contact us at research @ urltoken .
soora samhaaram ( 1998 ) is a tamil language film starring kamal haasan in the role of police officer , acp athi veerapandiyan . its also well known for 2 major action scenes which was based from the untouchables and lethal weapon .
neerum neruppum ( 1971 ) , starring mgr directed by p . neelakantan . apoorva sagodharargal ( 1949 ) is a tamil film that released on 21 october 1949 starring m . k . radha and p . bhanumathi , directed by acharya . it is simultaneously produced in tamil , telugu and hindi languages by gemini studios . the film was made in telugu as apoorva sahodarulu , directed by c . pullaiah and hindi as nishaan , directed by s . s . vasan .
rettai vaal kuruvi ( 1987 ) is a tamil language film starring mohan , raadhika sarathkumar and archana . this movie was an unauthorized copy of the hollywood flick micki and maude . balu mahendra never acknowledged the original movie in the credits .
jai hind ( 1994 ) tamil action film directed by arjun . the film features arjun and ranjitha in lead roles . bharath ( arjun ) , a police officer , is in love with ( ranjitha ) . a terrorist group terrorises the tamil nadu and they kill the current prime minister ( kalyan kumar ) and sriram ( devan ) , bharath ' s brother . bharath decides to go with some prisoners and his lover in the island where the terrorist group are hidden .
pattanathil bhootham ( 1967 ) is a tamil film directed by m . v . raman , shot in eastman colour . movie is a straightforward adaptation of the brass bottle 1964 with a romantic comedy twist , written by ' javart ' sitaraman .
derailed
stars clive owen as charles , a man with a lot of problems on his mind . his beloved daughter has diabetes and her third kidney transplant has just failed . he has been fired from his big account at work . when we meet him , he realizes his wife borrowed money from his billfold and he can ' t pay the fare on his commuter train . luckily , the movie is set in chicago , which means that a smart and sexy brunette with sheer stockings and high heels offers to pay for his ticket . that is so typically chicago .
jaggubhai ( 2010 ) indian tamil - language action thriller written and directed by k . s . ravikumar , who with collaborates with the lead actor , sarath kumar for their ninth film . also starring shriya saran , debutant srisha and veteran comedian goundamani .
indian film - makers have now come up with their very own
i know what you did last summer ' , a story centering around a college professor , who kills his wife , and hides her body in the . . . see full summary »
anjali ( 1990 ) is a tamil - language indian feature film directed by mani ratnam , starring raghuvaran , revathi , prabhu , tarun , shruthi and shamili . anjali is about a dying mentally disabled child , and the emotional trauma experienced by her family .
engeyum kaadhal ( 2011 ) is a 2011 tamil romantic musical film written and directed by prabhu deva that stars jayam ravi and hansika motwani in the lead roles . the story revolves around a girl living in france who falls in love with a boy coming from india . according to urltoken the film
seems to be a straight rip off from billy wilder ' s love in the afternoon , made way back in 1957
. love in the afternoon was directed by billy wilder and starred gary cooper and audrey hepburn .
i totally agree with another reviewer here about not listening to critics reviews . afterall , they told me perfume , story of a murderer was good and it was one of the most dismal films i have ever seen . derailed on the other hand , is not . charles schine is a tired ad executive , who ' s marriage is in a rut and their only child in desperate need of expensive medication . on his daily commute , charles meets lucinda and soon begins to consider having an affair with her . this leads to violence and blackmail . i don ' t want to give anything more away , but i found the story line original and , at times , truely frightening . jennifer anniston is excellent , as is clive owen . the added plot twists only add to the film . one of the best thrillers i have seen - well worth a watch .
hi ! my name is nishant srivastava , founder of filmy keeday . craziness and madness about movies made me to start filmy keeday . i started the website alone and now handle a team dedicated to movies and film industry . you can find me on social media .
nammavar ( 1994 ) is a tamil language film starring kamal haasan and gouthami in lead roles . kamal hassan plays a revolutionary lecturer / vice principal of a college . the movie is about how he tries to reform the downtrodden college by his initiatives and its consequences .
kaadhal kondein ( 2003 ) the film ' s theme in itself is lifted from a german movie called ' klassenfahrt ' ( english title , ' school trip ' ) . . . not only the theme but also the mannerisms of the original ' s lead guy .
in this film , aniston plays lucinda harris , a mysterious woman who catches the eye of a handsome gentleman named charles ( clive owen ) . it begins with drinks and ends with the violent rape of lucinda ( not by charles ) in a hotel room . the couple then must deal with the demands of the thief who wants money for his silence , but not everything is as it seems . aniston is not the sweet rachel from friends in this twisted film . it’s a dark suspenseful thriller that is surprisingly unexpected from this actress .
what ' s the name of the song , the one playing when amy drives to school with the school bus at the end of the film ? it ' s just a melody but i like it very much . thanks . ( from mad ^ ^ in germany )
much of the marketing for we ' re the millers focused on the fact that the always - beautiful aniston was playing a stripper . while there is a memorable striptease scene featuring aniston , most of the film is a hilarious comedy about a fake family smuggling drugs from mexico .
this film image released by warner bros . entertainment shows , from left , emma roberts , jennifer aniston , jason sudeikis , background right , and will poulter in a scene from
we ' re the millers .
( ap photo / warner bros . entertainment , michael tackett )
abhiyum naanum ( 2008 ) is a tamil feature film produced by prakash raj and directed by radha mohan . the movie , which has a loosely acclaimed storyline , stars prakash raj in the central character with trisha krishnan in the lead role as his daughter while prithviraj sukumaran makes a special appearance .
chikku bhukku ( 2010 ) is a tamil romance film written and directed by manikandan , starring arya , shriya saran and debutante preetika in the lead roles , with santhanam and anoop in supporting roles . the plot of the movie is based on that of the korean movie
the classic
.
mahanadi ( 1994 ) is a tamil film featuring kamal hassan . portrays the grief of a humble village man , who sees his family , property being ruined . it also depicts the growing problem of
child sex workers
, where young girls are targeted and turned into flesh - trade .
this film surprised me . i first watched it on late night tv and had no real idea of what it would be like . ended up loving it . yes , i fancy jennifer aniston like mad and enjoy her work and that of clive owen so it was worth my giving it a chance , but this film actually turned out to be excellent . i don ' t want to say too much in case i spoil the plot but it is tautly written and directed and very well acted . all three lead actors turn in bravura performances . well worth 103 minutes of your time .
jennifer aniston is best know for playing rachel in the television show friends . she has appeared in twenty - nine movies . her highest grossing film is bruce almighty with jim carrey . her best critical movie is office space . she received a golden globe® nomination for best actress in cake ( 2014 )
soundtrack is made up mostly of hip - hop and r & b ; tracks , many of which don ' t even show up in the film itself . but there are indeed two cues from edward shearmur ' s score on the album , both of which have my sonic fingerprints on them .
well , maybe we ' re already getting it : for instance , aniston ' s new film
we ' re the millers
is headed toward a debut week tally of about $ 30 million in north america . it ' s not like aniston is fronting movies like
the lone ranger .
in her most outrageous comedic role , aniston plays sex - crazed dentist , dr . julia harris , who tries to blackmail her dental assistant ( played by charlie day ) into having sex with her . aniston wore a brown wig in the film to distance her character from her other less crazy roles .
deiva thirumagal ( 2011 ) is a tamil drama film written and directed by a . l . vijay , that features vikram in the lead role as a mentally challenged adult with the maturity of a six - year - old boy , while baby sarah , anushka shetty , amala paul and nassar portray other pivotal roles
the movie premiered at the toronto international film festival with a lot of buzz - - especially for aniston ' s makeup - less performance - - though it was not a box office success after only being released in a small number of theaters . nonetheless , it is probably aniston ' s most unique and brave role .
johnny written by james flemming rasmussen and rular rah produced by dj khalil for dj khalil productions performed by rular rah rular rah appears courtesy of brotha 2 brotha ent . inc . contains a sample of
johnny got his gun
performed by flemming rasmussen courtesy of reprise records by arrangement with warner music group film & tv licensing
azhagai irukkirai bayamai irukkirathu ( 2006 ) is a tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by cinematographer - turned - director s . d . vijay milton . it starring bharath and mallika kapoor ( making her kollywood debut ) in lead and arun vijay , deepu , renuka and m . s . baskar in vital supporting roles .
mahanadi ( 1994 ) is a tamil film featuring kamal hassan , sukanya , and cochin haneefa . it portrays the grief of a humble village man , who sees his family , property being ruined . it also depicts the growing problem of
child sex workers
, where young girls are targeted and turned into flesh - trade .
added an handful of new markets this week and that allowed the film to remain in sixth place with $ 6 . 00 million on 2645 screens in 49 markets for a running tally of $ 63 . 30 million . the film opened in first place in spain with $ 1 . 54 million on 316 screens and in the netherlands with $ 475 , 000 on 75 screens over the weekend and $ 520 , 000 in total . it took first place in argentina as well with $ 136 , 000 on 48 . on the other hand , it had to settle for second place during its debut in denmark with $ 319 , 000 on 45 screens over the weekend and $ 335 , 000 in total . holdovers include the u . k . where the film was down 56 % to $ 699 , 000 over the weekend and $ 10 . 44 million in total and italy with a 55 % decline to $ 594 , 000 over the weekend and $ 4 . 83 million in total .
gua tau genrenya emg drama thriller tapi cara mengubah dari cerita yang tenang ke konflik thrillernya agak ga pas timingnya . jadi kaya bertabrakan dan kacau sih . untungnya film ini ada twist yang oke , yang biaa balikin mood gua lagi , walaupun ga wow bgt twistnya tapi tetep ga kepikiran sama gua , karna gua terlalu berfokus pada perselingkuhannya wkkw .
yaarukku theriyum ( 2012 ) is a rare movie that has brought together smaller names from the south indian film industry . the story borrows heavily from the hollywood flick ‘unknown’ ( 2006 ) , but does justice to the original and fits well into the indian context . it deals with issues such as trust , greed , envy and pride .
fell to sixth place with $ 6 . 45 million on 2487 screens in 43 markets for an running international total of $ 53 . 27 million so far , which is less than half of what it earned domestically . the film opened in singapore with $ 450 , 000 from 30 screens and managed to repeat in first place in italy with $ 1 . 33 million on 314 screens over the weekend and a $ 3 . 96 million total after two weeks . meanwhile in the u . k . the film fell from first to third , but it still earned $ 1 . 59 million on 374 screens for a three - week total of $ 9 . 34 million .
according to the book chicken little : the essential guide , there was going to be a sequel , chicken little 2 : mission to mars , but that never came to fruition , similar to spaceballs 2 : the search for more money , so the video game chicken little : ace in action serves as an actual sequel to this film .
nadodi mannan ( tamil : நாடோடி மன்னன் ; english : the vagabond king ) is a tamil film starring m . g . ramachandran . the film was released in 1958 . the story is based on anthony hope’s 1894 novel the prisoner of zenda , justin huntly mccarthy’s stage play if i were king and the english movie viva zapata . mgr made his crew consisting of r . m . veerappan , vidwan v . lakshmanan and s . k . t . sami to watch the three productions . he gave them his suggestions regarding the outline he had in mind and after several brainstorming sessions , the team came up with an imaginative story , tailoring it to make it more indian . ( source : wikipedia urltoken
thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish , good performances alll round , particularly from vincent cassel , but more shockingly , a good performance from jennifer aniston as a serious role . i watched this film , knowing nothing about it and having not even seen a trailer and i ' m glad , because i had no expectations of it and it left it unpredictable .
saroja ( 2008 ) is a tamil comedy thriller film written and directed by venkat prabhu and produced by t . siva . it stars shiva , vaibhav reddy , premji amaren , s . p . b . charan and vega tamotia in the lead roles and prakash raj , jayaram , kajal aggarwal , sampath raj , nikita thukral and nagendran in other vital roles .
this is the list of world cinema remakes in tamil . there ' s always inspirations which are been unconditional when it comes to tamil film industry as many films and its themes have been replicated from world cinema . over the decades , they have been defined on it course and indeed it has become an inevitable method . sometimes , similarities persisted clearly on characterizations , where plots completely different .
dhaam dhoom ( 2008 ) is a tamil romantic thriller film . directed and co - written by jeeva , its stars jayam ravi , kangana ranaut and lakshmi rai in the lead roles . the film revolves around a tamil indian doctor who , two weeks prior to his wedding , goes to russia for a conference pertaining to his occupation , that of a doctor . there he struggles to cope with the language because of the russian reluctance to speak english , and eventually , due to the gruesome murder of a local woman , finds himself in jail . how the doctor manages to get himself out of jail in order to get married to his sweetheart in india , with the help of an indian female lawyer , forms the crux of the story . the movie is loosely based on the 1997 hollywood thriller red corner .
christine was released in december 1983 and starred keith gordon as an unpopular teenager whose new car , a vintage plymouth fury named christine , turns out to be sentient and incredibly violent . the film was hardly one of carptener’s biggest hits , grossing only $ 21 million domestically , but it became a cult favorite in the years that followed . the music video remake finds christine hunting down a young blonde woman , played by rita volk .