Looking For Eric
MPI (2009)
Comedy, Fantasy, Sports
In Collection
#7931
0*
Seen ItYes
5051429101842
IMDB   7.2
1 hr 56 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Steve Evets Eric Bishop
Eric Cantona Eric
Stephanie Bishop Lily
Gerard Kearns Ryan
Stefan Gumbs Jess
Lucy-Jo Hudson Sam
Cole Williams Daisy
Dylan Williams Daisy
Matthew McNulty Young Eric
Laura Ainsworth Young Lily
Max Beesley Eric's Father
Kelly Bowland Ryan's Girlfriend
Julie Brown Nurse
John Henshaw Meatballs
Justin Moorhouse Spleen
Director
Ken Loach
Producer Rebecca O'Brien
Tim Cole
Writer Paul Laverty
Cinematography Barry Ackroyd


Eric (Steve Evets), a middle aged postman, is struggling with life. His life companion has not come back to him despite being released from prison months ago. His is left caring for his two disrespectful stepsons. His stepson Ryan (Gerard Kearns) has agreed to hide a gun for local gangster Zac (Steve Marsh). Meanwhile, Eric is caring for his granddaughter, which is forcing him to communicate with his ex-wife Lily (Stephanie Bishop). All of these challenges have about pushed Eric past the brink, so he looks to a poster of his idol, football player Eric Cantona, for help. His hallucinations while "talking" to this poster begin to give him insights on how to handle the challenges of his life. Will Eric Cantona be able to help Eric find some peace in his life?
Edition Details
Edition 2 Disc Special Edition
Release Date 10/12/2009
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.85:1)
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 2

Features
Disc 01 Audio Commentary with Ken Loach & Steve Evets Theatrical Trailer United We Stand Documentary "Happy Ending" Short Film "Another City" Short Film Music Video Deleted Scenes Directors Selected Shots Q&A with Ken Loach, Steve Evets and Eric Cantona