Northern Soul
Synopsis
Northern Soul is filmed in the style of a mock documentary and tells the story of Mark Sherbet, a lonely young man who is obsessed with American wrestling. His dream is to become a professional wrestler and compete against his heroes on the British wrestling circuit. There’s only one problem, he weighs nine stone and has the pain threshold of a two year old child.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shane Meadows
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Meadows, Toby Kebbell
- Original Score
- Gavin Clark
- Original Title
- Northern Soul
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Big Arty Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Meadows
Shane Meadows, Toby Kebbell
Gavin Clark
Shane Meadows
Louise Knight, Nigel Adams
Department Leadership Roster
Shane Meadows
Director
Shane Meadows
Writer
Shane Meadows
Editor
Toby Kebbell
Writer
Louise Knight
Producer
Louise Knight
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Soul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Northern Soul about?
Northern Soul is filmed in the style of a mock documentary and tells the story of Mark Sherbet, a lonely young man who is obsessed with American wrestling. His dream is to become a professional wrestler and compete against his heroes on the British wrestling circuit. There’s only one problem, he weighs nine stone and has the pain threshold of a two year old child.
Who directed Northern Soul?
Northern Soul was directed by Shane Meadows.
Who stars in Northern Soul?
The principal cast of Northern Soul includes Toby Kebbell, Jo Hartley, Jordan Dodd, Neal Dodd, Paula Dodd.
When was Northern Soul released and how long is it?
Northern Soul was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Northern Soul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Northern Soul was composed by Gavin Clark.