UK / Spain / Italy / France,
1998, 105 min
Directed by:
Ken LoachCinematography:
Barry AckroydComposer:
George FentonCast:
Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, Gary Lewis, Stephen McCole, Rab Affleck, David Hayman, Bill Murdoch, Elaine M. Ellis, Paul Doonan, Stewart Ennis, Alexander West (more)Plots(1)
Joe Cavanaugh thought he finally had his life together -- odd jobs, the love of a good woman, the respect of the community. But when a young man on a soccer team he coaches gets in trouble with the mob, Joe must battle his past to save his future. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1999 - Outstanding British Film
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 1998 - Best British Independent Film
- 1998 - Ken Loach (Best Director)
- 1998 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenplay)
- 1998 - Peter Mullan (Best Actor)
- 1998 - Louise Goodall (Best Actress)
European Film Awards
- 1998 - Ken Loach (Best Film)
- 1998 - Peter Mullan (Best Actor)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 1999 - Ken Loach (Best Non-American Film)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1998 - Peter Mullan (Best Actor)
- 1998 - Ken Loach (Golden Palm - Official Competition)