When a tormented naval officer returns home to Liverpool, the city becomes a landscape for atonement as he is forced to confront a traumatic childhood event.
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Cast
| Stephen Graham | ... |
Jay
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Adam Perryman | ... |
Young Jay
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Ryan Barr | ... |
Sean
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| Kieron Bimpson | ... |
Teen Jay
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| Elena Stephenson | ... |
Sally
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Sean Rooney | ... |
Andy
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| Andrew Games | ... |
Tommy
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| Philip Shaun McGuinness | ... |
Spud
(as Philip Shaun Mcguinness)
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| Michael J. Long | ... |
Spuds Mate 1
(as Michael Peace)
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Scott Murphy | ... |
Spuds Mate 2
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Emma Hind | ... |
Police Officer 1
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Carl Cockram | ... |
Police Officer 2
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Samira Saeed | ... |
Young Mother
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Sophie Bibby | ... |
Little Girl 1
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Jenna Saeed | ... |
Little Girl 2
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Daniel Murphy | ... |
Boy 1
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Prince Goubadia | ... |
Boy 2
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Rosie O'Neill | ... |
Teenage Girl 1
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Dominique Grimes | ... |
Teenage Girl 2
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Jordan Barkley | ... |
70's Boy
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Michael Moran | ... |
70's Boy / Lad on Field
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| Jack McKenzie | ... |
70's Boy
(as Jack Meakin)
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Seymour McCashin | ... |
70's Boy / Lad on Field
(as Seymour Mccashin)
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Charlie Campbell | ... |
70's Boy
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Andrew Holliday | ... |
70's Boy
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Tom Sidney | ... |
80's Boy 1
(as Tom Russell)
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Philip Davies | ... |
80's Boy 2
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Joe Stanley | ... |
Lad on Field
(as Joseph Stanley)
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Joseph Stanley | ... |
Lad on Field
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Andrew Chondol | ... |
Lad on Field
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Declan Hill | ... |
Lad on Field
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Nathan Groom | ... |
Lad on Field
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James Thomas | ... |
Lad on Field
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Charlie Lambert | ... |
Sports Commentator (voice)
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Directed by
| Stephanie Zari | ||
Written by
| Jilly Gardiner | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Lyndon Baldock | ... | executive producer |
| Jason Canovas | ... | executive producer |
| Jilly Gardiner | ... | executive producer |
| Monika Kasprzak | ... | co-producer |
| Jennifer Monks | ... | producer |
| Gareth Pugh | ... | co-producer |
| Stephanie Zari | ... | producer |
Music by
| Stephen Gallagher | ||
Cinematography by
| Brian Strange | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Marco Ruffatti | ||
Editorial Department
| Lucie Barbier | ... | colorist |
| Ben Elkaim | ... | assistant editor / conform artist |
| Catriona Delbridge | ... | additional editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Jan Brown | ||
Art Direction by
| Keith Hufton | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lorna Gibson | ||
Costume Design by
| Liz Sheard | ||
Makeup Department
| Kelly Ann Holmes | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Debbie Lodge | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Martin McClean | ... | hair and make up designer |
Production Management
| Monika Kasprzak | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Kate Ellison | ... | third assistant director |
| Eddie Leader | ... | first assistant director |
| Adam McCarthy | ... | first assistant director |
| Ashley Price | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Sam Auguste | ... | adr recordist |
| Catherine Brennand | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jason Canovas | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tim Chaproniere | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Peter Gleaves | ... | adr mixer |
| Dan Guest | ... | boom operator (as Dan Gibson) |
| Michael Hedges | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gilbert Lake | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Layfield | ... | sound recordist |
| Paul Nilson | ... | boom operator |
| George Palmer | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Luke Parkinson | ... | sound recordist |
| Jason Peacock | ... | sound designer |
| Gwilym Perry | ... | foley editor |
| Shayne Ragg | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Craig Rihoy | ... | sound recordist |
| Callum Scott | ... | sound effects editor |
| Nigel Stone | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Charlotte Wade | ... | adr recordist |
| Mhairi Wyles-Lang | ... | adr bookings |
| Jason Peacock | ... | additional re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Stacia Akaba | ... | visual effects post producer |
| Omar Akkari | ... | lead visual effects artist |
| Chris Cronin | ... | additional visual effects |
| Johnny Hicks | ... | visual effects artist |
| Jon Purton | ... | visual effects post producer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Greg Ashcroft | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael Bonner | ... | electrician |
| Judith Chan | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ran Geffen | ... | first assistant camera |
| A.J. Golesworthy | ... | first assistant camera |
| Rob Hart | ... | steadicam operator |
| David Hill | ... | camera operator |
| David Hill | ... | camera operator |
| Adam Murphy | ... | electrician |
| Carl Noble | ... | first assistant camera |
| Wes Rashid | ... | still photographer |
| Duncan Roe | ... | second unit director of photography |
| Ben Schmidt | ... | digital image technician |
| Adam Sheldon | ... | second assistant camera |
| Alex Stevenson | ... | digital image technician |
| Alex Stone | ... | second unit director of photography |
| Duncan Telford | ... | additional cinematography |
| Russel Torode | ... | second assistant camera |
| Dan Turner | ... | digital image technician |
Casting Department
| Jade Jobes | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Francesca Davies | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Frances Horler | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Francesca Davies | ... | costume assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Justin Lockey | ... | composer: additional music |
| Stephen Gallagher | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Cori Fini | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Jonathan Carter | ... | set medic |
| Maria Dewhurst | ... | production coordinator |
| Margot Douglas | ... | production assistant |
| Alexander Graham | ... | assistant archive researcher |
| Matthew Hall | ... | production assistant |
| Joseph McArdle | ... | production assistant |
| Jen McKeown | ... | production coordinator (as Jennifer McKeown) |
| Jack McLoughlin | ... | production assistant |
| Philip Meachem | ... | production coordinator |
| Ben Orrell-Jones | ... | production assistant |
| Rich Tiernan | ... | production assistant |
| Colin Laviola | ... | sales agent (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Alan Birkenhead & Family | ... | thanks |
| Mick Ferris | ... | special thanks |
| Ryan Garry | ... | special thanks |
| Sofie Magos | ... | very special thanks |
| Ann Monks | ... | very special thanks |
| Phil Monks | ... | very special thanks |
| Liam Scott | ... | special thanks |
| Peter Shilton | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Nilson Snr | ... | thanks / thanks: production team |
| Dean Watkins | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Weatherall | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- 7 Palms Entertainment (2020) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AllStars Casting (casting)
- AllStars Casting (special thanks)
- Company 3 (post-production facilities)
- Goldcrest Post Production London (sound post-production)
- Hallfield Catering (catering)
- Independent Talent Group (casting)
- Indulge Catering (catering)
- Liverpool Film Office (special thanks)
- Merseyside Arts Foundation (thanks)
- Onomatopoeia Post (ADR Facility)
- POW Studios (sound post-production)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Park Road Post Production (sound post-production)
- Reflections Talent Agency (casting)
- Whitemoor Accountants (accountants)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Growing up in Liverpool Football Club's 1970's heyday, 10-year-old Jay and his best friend Sean spend their days playing football in the backstreets of marginalized Liverpool, gripped by the rise of celebrity footballer Kevin Keegan who becomes their hero. When tragedy strikes, it changes their lives forever. We follow Jay's journey as he returns home after 25 years and explore the ramifications of childhood trauma into adulthood. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Andrew Games originally auditioned for the role of Spud, but was invited back to audition a second time for Tommy. Spud was eventually played by Philip Shaun McGuinness, whereas Games received the role of Tommy. See more » |