Purely Belter
"They're a couple of zeros short of a grand"
Originally released in 2000. Purely Belter is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mark Herman.
Starring Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, and Charlie Hardwick
Synopsis
Gerry and Sewell are broke. Gerry's still at school and Sewell is unemployed. They both wish for better things in life. Owning two season tickets to their beloved football club is their biggest dream of all. The tickets cost £1000 - they're £1000 short. But they are nothing if not resourceful, and they set themselves a mission to raise the cash. While they think up increasingly outlandish money making schemes - from selling junk to shoplifting and the odd bit of housebreaking - real life begins to interfere with the pair's final scam going hilariously awry landing them in jail, only to discover that their punishment gets them exactly where they want to be!
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film4 Productions
- Mumbo Jumbo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purely Belter about?
Gerry and Sewell are broke. Gerry's still at school and Sewell is unemployed. They both wish for better things in life. Owning two season tickets to their beloved football club is their biggest dre...
Who directed Purely Belter?
Purely Belter was directed by Mark Herman.
How long is Purely Belter?
Purely Belter has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Purely Belter released?
Purely Belter was released on November 3, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Purely Belter?
The main cast of Purely Belter includes Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, Charlie Hardwick, Roy Hudd, Tim Healy.