Scout(1987)
Scout Synopsis
Palmer has been United's scout for many generations of young footballers, sending across the water the best Irish talent regardless of background. As six more hopefuls gather at his isolated cottage for a weekend trial, their dreams of following George Best's path from Belfast to Old Trafford are shattered by the violent return of a past graduate.
Scout (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Danny Boyle, released on September 8, 1987 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Ray McAnally, Stephen Rea, Paul Loughran and Gerard O'Hare. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Danny Boyle
- Writers:
- Frank McGuinness
- Production:
- BBC Northern Ireland
- Status:
- Released
Scout Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray McAnally
as Palmer
Stephen Rea
as Marshall
Paul Loughran
as O'Toole
- Gerard O'Hare
Gerard O'Hare
as Turkington
Colin Connor
as Cherry
Lloyd Hutchinson
as Shields
- Jeremy Chapman
Jeremy Chapman
as Keevney
Michael Liebman
as Doyle
Key crew
Directed by Danny Boyle, written by Frank McGuinness.
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Scout Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Scout – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scout online?
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Who stars in Scout?
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The main cast of Scout (1987) includes Ray McAnally, Stephen Rea, Paul Loughran, Gerard O'Hare and Colin Connor. The film was directed by Danny Boyle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scout released?
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Scout was released on September 8, 1987 and runs for 1h.
Is Scout worth watching?
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Scout (1987) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.