Schemers (film) explained

Schemers
Starring:	Conor Berry Tara Lee Sean Conner Grant Robert Keelan Mingus Johnston
Cinematography:	Alan C. McLaughlin
Runtime:	90 minutes
Country:	Scotland
Language:	English

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 approval rating, based on reviews.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Schemers review – the rise and rise of Dave Mclean, rock promoter . 23 September 2020 . the Guardian.
2. Web site: Schemers (2019). Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. .