Schemers (film)
Scottish biopic
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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]
