Schemers (film)

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
Film poster
Written byKyle Titterton, Dave McLean, Khaled Spiewak
StarringConor Berry
Tara Lee
Sean Conner
Grant Robert Keelan
Mingus Johnston
CinematographyAlan C. McLaughlin
Release dates
  • 29 June 2019 (2019-06-29) (EIFF)
  • 25 September 2020 (2020-09-25)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryScotland
LanguageEnglish

It was released in the UK and Ireland on 25 September 2020.[1]

Plot

In 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

  • 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

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 41% approval rating, based on 17 reviews.[2]

References


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