Looking for Eric (2009)
Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Eric Bishop -
Lui-même (Eric Cantona) -
Lily -
Ryan -
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Sam -
Daisy
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Daisy
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Young Eric -
Young Lily
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Ryan's Girlfriend
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Nurse -
Meatballs
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Spleen
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Director:
Ken LoachWriter:
Paul Laverty (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Awards
3 wins & 6 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The short film I Dream of Zinedine Zidane (2005) directed by Tim Gee precedes Looking for Eric at elected theaters. It also deals with one man's obsession with a footballer.
Quotes
Spleen:
You're worse than the fucking Yanks in Baghdad, you! What the fuck is going on here?
Goofs
On the bus going to the raid, the clock reports 12:12. Then, the camera goes on the passengers. When back on the bus clock, it reports 12:38.
Crazy Credits
Cantona is credited as "Lui-même" (himself).
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | SportDetails
Release Date:
27 May 2009Language
English, French
Country of Origin
UK, France, Italy, Belgium, SpainFilming Locations
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UKBox Office
Budget:
GBP4,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$6,743 16 May 2010
Gross USA:
$55,804
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$11,650,726
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