SoulBoy
Synopsis
1974. Amidst power cuts, strikes and boot-boy aggro on the football terraces, Joe McCain is bored of a life that's going nowhere. Enter hair-dresser Jane: blonde, beautiful, and moving to the beat of a whole new world of sound, movement and all-nighter dancing at The Wigan Casino - the home of Northern Soul. Swept along on this tide of pulsating dance and lust, Joe becomes embroiled in the darker side of soul scene that will put his friendship to the test.
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Martin Compston
Joe McCain
Felicity Jones
Mandy Hodgson
Alfie Allen
Russ Mountjoy
Nichola Burley
Jane Rogers
Craig Parkinson
Alan
Brian McCardie
Fish Shop Bobby
Jo Hartley
Monica
Pat Shortt
Brendan
Huey Morgan
Dee Dee
Danielle Henry
Chrissie
Brennan Reece
Dixie
Bruce Jones
Mike the Manager
Mary Jo Randle
Rose McCain
Bill Fellows
Billy McCain
Iain McKee
Casino DJ
Smug Roberts
Keeler
Hannah Crighton
Purple Onion Lass
Honra Shirley
Mrs Woods
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shimmy Marcus
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Williams
- Original Score
- Len Arran
- Original Title
- SoulBoy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shimmy Marcus
Jeff Williams
Len Arran
Vladimir Travic
Andrew Hulme
Edward Fletcher, Steve Milne, Gary Phillips, Jim Cardwell, Mark Vennis
Department Leadership Roster
Shimmy Marcus
Director
Vladimir Travic
Director of Photography
Natasha Carlish
Producer
Lorianne Hall
Producer
Elvis Davis
Costume Design
Andrew Hulme
Editor
Jeff Williams
Writer
Christine Alderson
Producer
Rachel Payne
Production Design
Len Arran
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SoulBoy
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What is SoulBoy about?
1974. Amidst power cuts, strikes and boot-boy aggro on the football terraces, Joe McCain is bored of a life that's going nowhere. Enter hair-dresser Jane: blonde, beautiful, and moving to the beat of a whole new world of sound, movement and all-nighter dancing at The Wigan Casino - the home of Northern Soul. Swept along on this tide of pulsating dance and lust, Joe becomes embroiled in the darker side of soul scene that will put his friendship to the test.
Who directed SoulBoy?
SoulBoy was directed by Shimmy Marcus.
Who stars in SoulBoy?
The principal cast of SoulBoy includes Martin Compston, Felicity Jones, Alfie Allen, Nichola Burley, Craig Parkinson.
When was SoulBoy released and how long is it?
SoulBoy was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for SoulBoy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for SoulBoy was composed by Len Arran.
What is the age rating and content advisory for SoulBoy?
SoulBoy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).