Overview
On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.
Fun facts
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Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Belfast
Details
- Directors
- Writer
- Paul FraserWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 8, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Ireland, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
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Cast
Éanna HardwickeRoy Keane
Steve CooganMick McCarthy
Alice LoweFiona McCarthy
Peter McDonaldMick Byrne
Harriet CainsTheresa Keane
Jamie BeamishDickie Moloney
Alex MurphyEddy Power
Oliver CoopersmithJason McAteer
Jack HickeyNiall Quinn
Aoife HindsKaren
Stephen JonesLiam
Niall McNameeAlan Kelly- Jack McKeeDamien Duff
- Matthew CassidyDean Kiely
Chris McCurrySaipan Journalist- Miles PalomaSteven Reid
- Micheál WoodsReporter in Airport
Una CarrollAir Hostess- Ryan GuyGary Breen
- Ross FallowsGary Kelly
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