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Saipan

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On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy.

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald Feb 4
3.5/5
Hardwicke invests every silence with great eloquence. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) Jan 26
There is a real sort of sense of melancholy underneath it. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Jan 26
A droll and gently entertaining blend of sports movie and soap opera. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 5d
It might not provide much new insight for fans, but this retelling of the 2002 scandal that rocked the Irish national soccer team makes for a breezy and compelling time capsule. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies Mar 12
3/4
Saipan doesn't take sides, because that would simplify this surprisingly complicated disagreement between a pair of complex people. Go to Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media Mar 10
4/5
The film can feel televisual at times, but with an excellent soundtrack and smart performances, Saipan is an entertaining film whether viewers are familiar with the saga or not. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lisa Barros D'Sa

Director

Glenn Leyburn

Director

Steve Coogan

Actor

Eanna Hardwicke

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Aoife Hinds

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Harriet Cains

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Movie Info

Synopsis On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy.
Director
Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn
Producer
Trevor Birney, Oliver Butler, Macdara Kelleher, John Keville
Screenwriter
Paul Fraser
Production Co
Wild Atlantic Pictures, Finepoint Films
Genre
Biography, Drama, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m