
My Name Is Joe(1998)
Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.


“To win back the love of his life, Eric's going to need a little training.”
A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.

Éric Cantona
Self

Steve Evets
Eric Bishop
Stephanie Bishop
Lily

John Henshaw
Meatballs
Gerard Kearns
Ryan
Stefan Gumbs
Jess

Lucy-Jo Hudson
Sam

Justin Moorhouse
Spleen

Matthew McNulty
Young Eric

Smug Roberts
Smug
Looking for Eric is a drama, comedy film released in 2009 exploring themes of sports, ex-lover, social satire, football (soccer). Directed by Ken Loach, it stars Éric Cantona, Steve Evets, Stephanie Bishop. A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.
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