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Schemers

  • 2020
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
767
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Conor Berry in Schemers (2020)
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His football career over, Davie starts promoting gigs in Dundee with two friends, leading to a hugely ambitious Iron Maiden show. Out of his depth and in debt with gangster Fergie, Davie nee... Read allHis football career over, Davie starts promoting gigs in Dundee with two friends, leading to a hugely ambitious Iron Maiden show. Out of his depth and in debt with gangster Fergie, Davie needs to pull off the biggest scheme of his life.His football career over, Davie starts promoting gigs in Dundee with two friends, leading to a hugely ambitious Iron Maiden show. Out of his depth and in debt with gangster Fergie, Davie needs to pull off the biggest scheme of his life.

  • Director
    • Dave Mclean
  • Writers
    • Dave Mclean
    • Khaled Spiewak
    • Kyle Titterton
  • Stars
    • Conor Berry
    • Tara Lee
    • Sean Connor
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    767
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dave Mclean
    • Writers
      • Dave Mclean
      • Khaled Spiewak
      • Kyle Titterton
    • Stars
      • Conor Berry
      • Tara Lee
      • Sean Connor
    • 18User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Conor Berry
    Conor Berry
    • Davie
    Tara Lee
    • Shona
    Sean Connor
    • Scot
    Grant Robert Keelan
    • John
    • (as Grant R. Keelan)
    Paula Masterton
    • Anne
    Kit Clark
    • Davie's Dad Wullie
    • (as Kit Clarke)
    Carolyn Bonnyman
    • Davie's Mum Moyra
    Blair Robertson
    Blair Robertson
    • Pike
    Mingus Johnston
    Mingus Johnston
    • Kenny
    Alastair Thomson Mills
    Alastair Thomson Mills
    • Fergie
    • (as Alistair Thomson-Mills)
    Reanne Farley
    Reanne Farley
    • Chrissy
    Liza Callinicos
    • Ali
    Keith Warwick
    • Andy Lothian
    Melissa De Mol
    Melissa De Mol
    • Annabel, Burton's PA
    Robert B Bruce
    • Auld Ralph
    • (as Robert Bruce)
    Viola Marx
    • Barmaid
    Jonathan Stewart
    • Barman #2
    Ross F. Sutherland
    • Barry
    • (as Ross Sutherland)
    • Director
      • Dave Mclean
    • Writers
      • Dave Mclean
      • Khaled Spiewak
      • Kyle Titterton
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    7coombsstephen

    A great little British movie that does not try to jump the shark

    I really liked this film, is is a fun tale that rattles on a good pace, is well acted and has a cracking soundtrack.

    The characters are likeable and the plot is good and believable. The best thing is though is doesn't go past believable at any point like do many did British films.

    A good watch I would recommend to anyone.
    8spacecrabed

    Fun, fast moving and entertaining

    I saw this randomly after missing another film at the cinema and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The acting is convincing, the setting of a bleak 80's Scotland felt very genuine and it moves at a great pace. There's some good laughs in there and the historical context really brings it all together. A good watch for a rainy day, worth your time!
    2simionescu

    subtitles needed

    Love going to local film festivals and finding a gem. Unfortunately this is not one of them.

    Not original story, not much to hold you to the film and the acting was so bad.

    Could not understand a word. Ive seen a lot of Scottish films but this is the 1st time that some of it really needed to have subtitles. Its not the accent, it seems to be the actors just mumbling along.

    Some great shots and location seems to fit the time line that's the only positives I can give.

    In short not worth seeing.
    10csciueref

    Dundonian Delight!

    Loved this film! Starts with a bang - fast paced with proper laugh out loud moments. Whole film has a warm feel to it. You really care about the lads the baddies pack a mean punch! A real gem of a film - my pick of this year's Edinburgh Film Fest.
    6bryangary65

    True Story

    Which I was not aware of when watching the film, which was funny as I thought the script was a bit far fetched!

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    • Trivia
      Dave Mclean did not direct this film. Not a single frame.
    • Quotes

      Davie: John! How many tickets we shift?

      John: [laughs] Not enough.

      Davie: So, what are we going to do?

      John: Take a wild guess.

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits, the supporting cast members are listed alphabetically by character name instead of the actor's last names.

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2020 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Махінатори
    • Filming locations
      • Dundee, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Black Factory Films
      • Riverman Scotland
      • Schemers Film
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $137,800
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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