A SERIES of film screenings celebrating the work of a Greenock screenwriter is set to begin at a Glasgow cinema this week.

The Glasgow Film Theatre’s Alan Sharp: From Greenock to Hollywood season kicks off on Thursday with The Hired Hand.

Starring Peter Fonda - who also directed the movie - and Warren Oates, the western was originally released in 1971.


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The film will be introduced by season curator David Manderson, who recently released a book which takes a deep dive into Sharp’s work and journey to Hollywood.

Greenock Telegraph: David Manderson David Manderson (Image: George Munro)

Last month, David told the Tele that he hopes his book can help put the local writer's creations ‘back in the spotlight’.

The film will be shown at 5:50pm and tickets can be booked at glasgowfilm.org.