For football enthusiasts from Ireland, the notorious clash between esteemed captain Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke) and his national team manager Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan) during the build-up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup is a tale that lives on in legend. Now, this captivating story has been brought to life on screen with the debut of the Saipan movie trailer.
Saipan recounts the gripping saga of football players Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy, and the dramatic events preceding Ireland’s explosive 2002 World Cup campaign. The fierce rivalry between these individuals extended beyond the game, captivating an entire nation and the global sports community. At face value, their disagreement revolved around professional standards; however, at its core, it was a deeply emotional tale of two men whose rivalry and animosity outgrew the sport they cherished. This book offers a comprehensive, definitive account of one of the most contentious rifts in sports history.
Under the guidance of acclaimed directors Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, who are known for films like “Good Vibrations” and “Ordinary Love,” and with a script penned by Paul Fraser (“Heartlands,” “A Room for Romeo Brass”), comes the film “SAIPAN.” In this production, BAFTA-nominated Éanna Hardwicke (“Lakelands,” “The Sixth Commandment”) portrays Roy Keane, while two-time Academy Award® nominee Steve Coogan (“Philomena,” “The Reckoning”) takes on the role of Mick McCarthy. The supporting cast includes Alice Lowe (“Sightseers”), Jamie Beamish (“Derry Girls”), Alex Murphy (“The Young Offenders”), Harriet Cains (“Bridgerton”), and Peter McDonald (“The Batman”).
A release date is to be confirmed
Here’s the Saipan trailer….
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