Brian Cox Directs 'Glenrothan' Starring Alan Cumming
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- Brian Cox made his directorial debut with "Glenrothan", a sentimental comedy‑drama written by David Ashton about two brothers reuniting in Scotland.
- Brian Cox stars as Sandy, the glowering chief of a profitable family‑owned distillery that employs the whole locality, with the distillery run by Jess (Shirley Henderson).
- Alan Cumming plays Donal, the estranged younger brother living in Chicago who runs a blues bar with his daughter Amy (Alexandra Shipp) and returns to Scotland with Amy and his granddaughter Sasha (Alexandra Wilkie) as his bar struggles.
- David Ashton wrote the screenplay for "Glenrothan", which explores the troubled reunion of the brothers and the succession of the whisky distillery.
- Sandy inherits the distillery from his late father, a stern disciplinarian, and recognizes Donal as a superior whisky connoisseur while contemplating the business’s future.
- The film showcases panoramic Highland scenery and moments such as Sandy’s disgust at Donal’s porridge and Donal discovering his unchanged childhood bedroom with Buzzcocks posters.
Why it matters: Brian Cox’s directorial debut with "Glenrothan" expands his creative portfolio beyond acting, while Alan Cumming’s starring role as a wayward brother reconnects him with a Scottish narrative, potentially broadening his audience and reinforcing the film’s appeal as a heartfelt, scenic drama that highlights regional talent and landscapes.
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