Trailer for Saipan featuring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in the roles of Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane.

Trailer for Saipan featuring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in the roles of Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane.

      Vertigo Releasing has unveiled a trailer for Saipan, the forthcoming drama directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn.

      The film explores the events leading up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the dramatic clash between Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke) and national team manager Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan), which ultimately led to Keane being removed from the squad.

      In addition to Hardwicke and Coogan, the cast includes Alice Lowe, Jamie Beamish, Alex Murphy, Harriet Cains, and Peter McDonald. Watch the trailer below…

      SAIPAN narrates the captivating tale of footballer Roy Keane and his manager Mick McCarthy, as well as the events preceding Ireland’s explosive 2002 World Cup journey. The fierce rivalry between these two figures extended beyond the sport, captivating an entire nation and the global sporting community. While the conflict was ostensibly about standards, at its core, it tells the deeply emotional story of two men whose discord and disdain grew beyond their shared love of the game. This film is the ultimate portrayal of one of the most turbulent disputes in sports history.

      Saipan is set to be released soon.

      About Amie Cranswick: Amie Cranswick has been a part of the editorial and management team at Flickering Myth for over ten years. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has been the Editor-in-Chief of FlickeringMyth.com since 2023.

Trailer for Saipan featuring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in the roles of Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane. Trailer for Saipan featuring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in the roles of Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane.

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Trailer for Saipan featuring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in the roles of Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane.

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