''Schemers'' is a 2019 Scottish film written by Dave McLean & Kyle Titterton, based on Dave's early life in
Dundee
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, prior to becoming the manager of
Placebo
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.
It was released in the UK and Ireland on 25 September 2020.
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
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gig.
Cast
*Conor Berry as Davie
*Sean Connor as Scot
*Grant Robert Keelan as John
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Tara Lee
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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
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has approval rating, based on reviews.
References
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2019 films
2019 comedy films
2019 independent films
British independent films
English-language Scottish films
Films set in Scotland
Films shot in Scotland
Scottish comedy films
2010s English-language films
2010s British films
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