Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Éric Cantona.Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Éric Cantona.Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Éric Cantona.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 6 nominations
Stefan Gumbs
- Jess
- (as Stephan Gumbs)
Max Beesley Snr
- Eric's Father
- (as Maxton Beesley)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Spleen asked who's scored after he left the bar, the television on the bar showed Paul Scholes who scored the only goal in that game. It was a real game between Manchester United and Barcelona, the second leg of the champion's league semi final in 2008. Scholes's goal was the only one of either leg and sent United through to the final, where they defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win the competition.
- GoofsOn 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 creditsCredits include footage of the press conference where Eric Cantona gives his famous "seagulls" quote.
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2009 (2009)
Featured review
I found this film extremely good fun. The plot was a little surreal, but it held you. The acting was excellent and there were lots of laughs. Cantona acquits himself perfectly respectably. As usual with Ken Loach, there was a bleaker side to the fun and the realities of ordinary people's lives were not glossed over or "prettied up". As is also the case with Loach films, one had the sensation that this was not being "acted" by professional luvvies, but conveyed with sincerity. This must be extremely difficult to achieve and I am full of admiration for the skill involved. Manchester United fans and other football followers will enjoy some of the documentary footage. But this is not just a film for football enthusiasts. I thoroughly recommend it.
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- Also known as
- У пошуках Еріка
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- Budget
- £4,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $55,804
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,743
- May 16, 2010
- Gross worldwide
- $11,650,726
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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