Schemers
“Always let ambition blind ability”
Synopsis
Set in late-1970s Dundee, Schemers is based on writer-producer David McLean’s early years in the music business. After a run in with a local gangster, a fledgling promoter and his two friends raise their ambitions to booking major bands in order to escape their debt.
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Schemers | #edfilmfest 2019Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-29
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Conor Berry
Davie
Sean Connor
Scot
Grant Robert Keelan
John
Tara Lee
Shona
Mingus Johnston
Kenny
Richard Mason
Rod Smallwood
David Izatt
Malky
Shend
Burton
Jim Sweeney
Father Vetrianio
Alec Westwood
Bernie McConnell
Liza Callinicos
Wendy
Melissa De Mol
Secretary
Jenni Duffy
Sheena
Iain Mitchell Leslie
The Bookie
Ross F. Sutherland
Fizzog
Keith Warwick
Andy Lothian
Kerry Browne
Charlie (uncredited)
Alex Reece
Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 25, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Mclean
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Mclean, Kyle Titterton
- Original Title
- Schemers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Schemers Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Mclean
Dave Mclean, Kyle Titterton
Alan C. McLaughlin
Khaled Spiewak
Virginia Lee, Dave Mclean
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Mclean
Director
Dave Mclean
Screenplay
Kyle Titterton
Screenplay
Virginia Lee
Producer
Dave Mclean
Producer
Alan C. McLaughlin
Director of Photography
Khaled Spiewak
Editor
Wendy Cairns
Production Design
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 Schemers
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What is Schemers about?
Set in late-1970s Dundee, Schemers is based on writer-producer David McLean’s early years in the music business. After a run in with a local gangster, a fledgling promoter and his two friends raise their ambitions to booking major bands in order to escape their debt.
Who directed Schemers?
Schemers was directed by Dave Mclean.
Who stars in Schemers?
The principal cast of Schemers includes Conor Berry, Sean Connor, Grant Robert Keelan, Tara Lee, Mingus Johnston.
When was Schemers released and how long is it?
Schemers was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Schemers?
Schemers holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).