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Article: Find a gem while Looking For Eric.. City venue offers a transatlantic feast; Director Loach scores with feel-good drama: Chance to see top names from Scotland and Canada: DVDReleases.(Features)
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- Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
- Article date:
- October 16, 2009
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LOOKING FOR ERIC (15) DVD pounds 19.99 WARWICKSHIRE film director Ken Loach brings together Steve Evets and the real Eric Cantona for a tale about a postman down on his luck who suddenly starts seeing footballing legend Eric Cantona.
Looking For Eric is a heartfelt coming-of-middle-age story, penned by Nuneaton-born director Loach's longtime collaborator Paul Laverty.
It's the film-maker's most mainstream, feel-good hit to date, shot on location in Manchester where Cantona is still held in high esteem.
The former footballer pokes fun at himself ...