Looking for Eric ( Il mio amico Eric )

Looking for Eric (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Il mio amico Eric
Screened, competed or awarded at:
British Independent Film Awards
Cannes Film Festival
European Film Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
112 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Documentary
Interactive Menu
Music Video
Scene Access
Short Film
Special Edition
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
Belgium ( France, Benelux )
France ( France, Benelux )
Italy ( Italy, Greece )
Spain ( Spain, Portugal )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Ken Loach

Written By:
Paul Laverty

Actors:
Steve Evets ..... Eric Bishop
Eric Cantona ..... Eric
Stephanie Bishop ..... Lily
Gerard Kearns ..... Ryan
Stefan Gumbs ..... Jess
Lucy-Jo Hudson ..... Sam
Cole Williams ..... Daisy
Dylan Williams ..... Daisy
Matthew McNulty ..... Young Eric
Laura Ainsworth ..... Young Lily
Max Beesley ..... Eric's Father (as Maxton Beesley)
Kelly Bowland ..... Ryan's Girlfriend
Julie Brown ..... Nurse
John Henshaw ..... Meatballs
Justin Moorhouse ..... Spleen

Synopsis:

The plot revolves around a football fanatic postman (Evets) whose life is descending into crisis. Looking after his granddaughter is bringing him into contact with his ex-wife, and his stepson is hoarding a gun for a local gangster. At his weakest moments, when he considers suicide, his hallucinations bring forth visits from his footballing hero, the famously philosophical Eric Cantona. Eric the postman is slipping through his own fingers... His wife has gone, his stepsons are out of control and the house was chaotic even before a cement mixer appeared in the front garden. Life is crazy enough, but it is Eric's own secret that is driving him to the brink. How can he face up to Lily, the woman of his dreams that he once loved and walked out on many years ago? Despite the comical efforts and misplaced goodwill of his mates, Eric continues to sink. In desperate times it takes a spliff and a special friend to help a lost postman find his way, so Eric turns to his hero: footballing genius, philosopher and poster boy, Eric Cantona. As a certain Frenchman says 'He who is afraid to throw the dice, will never throw a six.' The lead actors are Steve Evets and Eric Cantona, with Stephanie Bishop, Gerard Kearns and John Henshaw. It was shot entirely on location in Manchester.

Eric the postman is slipping through his own fingers. His wife has gone, his stepsons are out of control and the house was chaotic even before a cement mixer appeared in the front garden. Life is crazy enough, but it is his own secret that is driving him to the brink. How can he face up to Lily, the woman of his dreams that he once loved and walked out on many years ago? Despite the comical efforts and misplaced goodwill of his mates, Eric continues to sink. In desperate times it takes a spliff and a special friend to help a lost postman find his way, so Eric turns to his hero: footballing genius, philosopher and poster boy, Eric Cantona.

Eric a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 04 December, 2009.

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