Scout
Synopsis
Palmer has been United's scout for many generations of young footballers, sending across the water the best Irish talent regardless of background. As six more hopefuls gather at his isolated cottage for a weekend trial, their dreams of following George Best's path from Belfast to Old Trafford are shattered by the violent return of a past graduate.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank McGuinness
- Original Title
- Scout
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Northern Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Frank McGuinness
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What is Scout about?
Palmer has been United's scout for many generations of young footballers, sending across the water the best Irish talent regardless of background. As six more hopefuls gather at his isolated cottage for a weekend trial, their dreams of following George Best's path from Belfast to Old Trafford are shattered by the violent return of a past graduate.
Who directed Scout?
Scout was directed by Danny Boyle.
Who stars in Scout?
The principal cast of Scout includes Ray McAnally, Stephen Rea, Paul Loughran, Gerard O'Hare, Colin Connor.
When was Scout released and how long is it?
Scout was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.