West Lothian pub stars in new Hollywood film with Samuel L Jackson and John Hannah

Published date10 April 2024
AuthorLee Dalgetty
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
The Tower Bar in Livingston was asked if they could close up for one day by the team behind Damaged, a film set for release soon. It stars Samuel L Jackson, Vincent Cassel, Gianna Capaldi and John Hannah

Staff at the pub said the experience was "so special". Damaged it set for release on April 12, and was filmed at several locations in Edinburgh and West Lothian.

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Taking to Facebook, The Tower Bar said: "So last year we were approached about the pub being used to film scenes for an upcoming film called Damaged.

"We were asked to close on a Friday night for filming, which meant cancelling our karaoke and we were sworn to secrecy and couldn't tell anyone why we were closed. As soon as the film crews arrived inevitably word got out, it was so special for the Tower to be asked and a fantastic experience for the team to be part of too.

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