Purely Belter

Mark Herman writes and directs this British drama adapted from the novel by Jonathan Tulloch and set in Newcastle. Football fans Sewell (Greg McLane) and Gerry (Chris Beattie) dream of getting season tickets for Newcastle United, but with the former unemployed and the latter playing truant from school they are far from able to afford the necessary cash required. In an effort to improve their finances the pair go off drink and drugs, however, their savings are stolen by Gerry's violent father (Tim Healy). Meanwhile, an unlikely source for raising the money might just allow them to realise their dreams.

Director: Mark Herman
Producer: Elizabeth Karlsen
Writer: Mark Herman
Music: Ian Broudie
Music: Michael Gibbs
Actor: Charlie Hardwick
Actor: Tim Healy
Actor: Roy Hudd
Actor: Kevin Whately
Actor: Chris Beattie
Actor: Greg McLane
Actor: Jody Baldwin
Actor: Kerryann Christiansen
Actor: Tracy Whitwell
Actor: Su Elliot
Actor: Daniel James Lake
Actor: Tracey Wilkinson
Actor: Alan Shearer
Cinematographer: Andy Collins