Schemers is a 2019 Scottish film written by Dave McLean & Kyle Titterton, based on Dave's early life in Dundee, prior to becoming the manager of Placebo.[1]
| Schemers | |
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 Film poster | |
| Written by | Kyle Titterton, Dave McLean, Khaled Spiewak |
| Starring | Conor Berry Tara Lee Sean Conner Grant Robert Keelan Mingus Johnston |
| Cinematography | Alan C. McLaughlin |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Scotland |
| Language | English |
It was released in the UK and Ireland on 25 September 2020.[1]
Plot
editIn 1979 Dundee, Davie sets out to become a gig promoter. His ambition is threatened by a run-in with a local gangster who owns all the venues. To succeed he must pull off an Iron Maiden gig.
Cast
edit- Conor Berry as Davie
- Sean Connor as Scot
- Grant Robert Keelan as John
- Tara Lee as Shona
- Kit Clark as Wullie McClean
- Blair Robertson as Pike
- Mingus Johnston as Kenny
- Paula Masterton as Anne
- Carolyn Bonnyman as Moyra
- Alastair Thomson Mills as Fergie
- Reanne Farley as Chrissy
- Jade Cuthbert as Jade (Kenny’s Boyfriend)
Reception
editOn Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 41% approval rating, based on 17 reviews.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Schemers review – the rise and rise of Dave Mclean, rock promoter". the Guardian. 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Schemers (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
External links
edit- Schemers at IMDb
- Schemers at Rotten Tomatoes
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