Schemers (film)

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Schemers
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Written byKyle Titterton, Dave McLean, Khaled Spiewak
Starring Conor 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
Country Scotland
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]

Contents

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

Reception

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

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References

  1. 1 2 "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.