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6.0/10 • 30

2010-06-041h 20m

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1974. Amidst power cuts, strikes and boot-boy aggro on the football terraces, Joe McCain is bored of a life that's going nowhere. Enter hair-dresser Jane: blonde, beautiful, and moving to the beat of a whole new world of sound, movement and all-nighter dancing at The Wigan Casino - the home of Northern Soul. Swept along on this tide of pulsating dance and lust, Joe becomes embroiled in the darker side of soul scene that will put his friendship to the test.

Directors
Shimmy Marcus
Writters
Jeff Williams
Editors
Andrew Hulme

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Martin Compston

    Martin Compston

    Joe McCain

  2. Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones

    Mandy Hodgson

  3. Alfie Allen

    Alfie Allen

    Russ Mountjoy

  4. Nichola Burley

    Nichola Burley

    Jane Rogers

  5. Craig Parkinson

    Craig Parkinson

    Alan

  6. Brian McCardie

    Brian McCardie

    Fish Shop Bobby

  7. Jo Hartley

    Jo Hartley

    Monica

  8. Pat Shortt

    Pat Shortt

    Brendan

  9. Huey Morgan

    Huey Morgan

    Dee Dee

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r96sk

Mar 4, 2022

5/10

Despite a decent cast, 'SoulBoy' isn't a worthwhile watch. It portrays a story that I feel like I've seen many times before, with much of it being quite predictable - even taking that element out, it's kinda cringey to watch unfold. Initially, it feels like a cheap attempt at replicating 'Kevin & Perry Go Large' and/or 'The Inbetweeners', though does in fairness deviate from that eventually. The 70s look, meanwhile, does come out well at least. As for the onscreen talent, a pre-'Line of Duty' Martin Compston plays lead ahead of Craig Parkinson, who he'd heavily work with to much greater effect on that aforementioned television show, Felicity Jones, Alfie Allen and Nichola Burley. Bruce Jones, known in the UK for 'Coronation Street', is in there too. It's a shame that I didn't like this 2010 flick, as that's a solid cast list for this sorta film.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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