Looking for Eric

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Looking for Eric

Synopsis

Looking For Eric is the heart-warming and hilarious tale of downtrodden Eric (Steve Evets), a postman who's life is slipping through his fingers. That is until, with a little help from his family, his mates and, believe it or not, his hero Eric Cantona, he gets his life back on track. With a cast of familiar faces such as John Henshaw (The Royle Family), Lucy Jo-Hudson (Coronation Street), Gerard Kearns (Shameless), Justin Moorhouse (Phoenix Nights) and Eric Cantona as himself, Looking for Eric will put a big smile on your face and restore your faith in the power of the human spirit.

Cast

Steve Evets (Robin Hood, Pirates of the Caribbean, Anna Karenina), Eric Cantona (The Salvation, You and The Night, Elizabeth), Stephanie Bishop (Derek, Coronation Street, Fresh Meat)

Director

Ken Loach (I, Daniel Blake; Land and Freedom; The Wind that Shakes the Barley)

Awards

  • WinnerBritish Independent Film AwardBest Supporting Actor (John Henshaw)
  • WinnerCannes Film FestivalPrize of the Ecumenical Jury
  • NomineeCannes Film FestivalPalme d'Or
  • NomineeEuropean Film Awardsuropean Actor (Steve Evets)