Purely Belter
“They're a couple of zeros short of a grand”
Synopsis
Gerry and Sewell are broke. Gerry's still at school and Sewell is unemployed. They both wish for better things in life. Owning two season tickets to their beloved football club is their biggest dream of all. The tickets cost £1000 - they're £1000 short. But they are nothing if not resourceful, and they set themselves a mission to raise the cash. While they think up increasingly outlandish money making schemes - from selling junk to shoplifting and the odd bit of housebreaking - real life begins to interfere with the pair's final scam going hilariously awry landing them in jail, only to discover that their punishment gets them exactly where they want to be!
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Purely Belter (2000) | Film4 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chris Beattie
Gerry McCarten
Greg McLane
Sewell
Charlie Hardwick
Mrs. McCarten
Roy Hudd
Mr. Sewell
Tim Healy
Mr. McCarten
Kevin Whately
Mr. Caird
Kerry Ann Christiansen
Bridget
Jody Baldwin
Gemma
Tracey Wilkinson
Mrs. Caird
Willie Ross
Ginga
Tracy Whitwell
Clare
Su Elliot
Mrs Brabin
Daniel James Lake
Matthew Brabin
Libby Davison
Miss Warren
Val McLane
Maureen
Adam Fogerty
Zak
Anne Orwin
Auntie Maud
Lynne Wilmot
Cashier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Herman, Jonathan Tulloch
- Original Score
- Ian Broudie, Michael Gibbs
- Original Title
- Purely Belter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, Mumbo Jumbo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Herman
Mark Herman, Jonathan Tulloch
Ian Broudie, Michael Gibbs
Andy Collins
Michael Ellis
Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Herman
Director
Mark Herman
Writer
Elizabeth Karlsen
Producer
Don Taylor
Production Design
Jonathan Tulloch
Writer
Michael Ellis
Editor
Jill Taylor
Costume Design
Andy Collins
Director of Photography
Ian Broudie
Original Music Composer
Michael Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purely Belter
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What is Purely Belter about?
Gerry and Sewell are broke. Gerry's still at school and Sewell is unemployed. They both wish for better things in life. Owning two season tickets to their beloved football club is their biggest dream of all. The tickets cost £1000 - they're £1000 short. But they are nothing if not resourceful, and they set themselves a mission to raise the cash. While they think up increasingly outlandish money making schemes - from selling junk to shoplifting and the odd bit of housebreaking - real life begins to interfere with the pair's final scam going hilariously awry landing them in jail, only to discover that their punishment gets them exactly where they want to be!
Who directed Purely Belter?
Purely Belter was directed by Mark Herman.
Who stars in Purely Belter?
The principal cast of Purely Belter includes Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, Charlie Hardwick, Roy Hudd, Tim Healy.
When was Purely Belter released and how long is it?
Purely Belter was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Purely Belter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Purely Belter was composed by Ian Broudie, Michael Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purely Belter?
Purely Belter holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).