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Northern Soul

Northern Soul

20145.71h 42m

Overview

Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black American soul music.

Directed by Elaine Constantine
Written by Elaine Constantine
Produced by Debbie Gray
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Top Cast

Elliot James Langridge

Elliot James Langridge

John Clark

Josh Whitehouse

Josh Whitehouse

Matt

Antonia Thomas

Antonia Thomas

Angela

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Mr. Banks

James Lance

James Lance

Ray Henderson

Ashley Taylor Dawson

Ashley Taylor Dawson

Paul

Christian McKay

Christian McKay

John's Dad

Lisa Stansfield

Lisa Stansfield

John's Mum

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

John's Grandad

Jack Gordon

Jack Gordon

Sean

Themes & Keywords

1970swoman directorlancashiresoul music

About Northern Soul

Northern Soul is a music, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of 1970s, woman director, lancashire, soul music. Directed by Elaine Constantine, it stars Elliot James Langridge, Josh Whitehouse, Antonia Thomas. Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black American soul music.

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