Looking For Eric
- Genre: Comedy
- Film running length: 117 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK release date: 12/6/2009
- Directed by: Ken Loach
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Icon Film Distibutors
Who´s in it?
Steve Evets, Stephanie Bishop, Gerard Kearns, John Henshaw
Steve Evets, Stephanie Bishop, Gerard Kearns, John Henshaw
What´s the plot?
From director Ken Loach, ‘Looking for Eric’ tells the story of Eric – a postman with a chaotic family life, stepsons who are out of control, and a cement mixer stuck in his front garden. But the thing that is threatening to send him over the edge is the thought of facing the woman he once loved, Lily.
Eric continues to sink further into despair, despite the best efforts of his football fan mates. Desperate times call for desperate measures and, with the help of a special friend, Eric embarks on a perilous journey – into his past.
If you liked ‘The Damned United’ and ‘The Full Monty’, you’ll love ‘Looking for Eric’.
‘Looking for Eric’ – showing at your local cinema.
From director Ken Loach, ‘Looking for Eric’ tells the story of Eric – a postman with a chaotic family life, stepsons who are out of control, and a cement mixer stuck in his front garden. But the thing that is threatening to send him over the edge is the thought of facing the woman he once loved, Lily.
Eric continues to sink further into despair, despite the best efforts of his football fan mates. Desperate times call for desperate measures and, with the help of a special friend, Eric embarks on a perilous journey – into his past.
If you liked ‘The Damned United’ and ‘The Full Monty’, you’ll love ‘Looking for Eric’.
‘Looking for Eric’ – showing at your local cinema.
BBFC Consumer Advice
Contains very strong language and soft drug use.
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Contains very strong language and soft drug use.
For more information on film classification, please click here
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