Schemers (film)

For the 1916 film, see The Schemers (film).

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

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]

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

  1. ^ a b "Schemers review – the rise and rise of Dave Mclean, rock promoter". the Guardian. 23 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Schemers (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 10 October 2021.


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