The read
It runs a compact 30m.
Synopsis
Northern Soul is filmed in the style of a mock documentary and tells the story of Mark Sherbet, a lonely young man who is obsessed with American wrestling. His dream is to become a professional wrestler and compete against his heroes on the British wrestling circuit. There’s only one problem, he weighs nine stone and has the pain threshold of a two year old child.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Shane MeadowsWriter
- Toby KebbellWriter
- Shane MeadowsDirector
Cast
- Toby KebbellMark Sherbert
- Jo HartleyJo Sherbert
- Jordan DoddJordan
- Neal DoddLandlord
- Paula DoddLandlady
- David CouttsWrestling Organiser
- Greg KillmarshWrestler (Rainz) as Glyn Wood
- David BrowneRing Announcer
- Diane ToolinFancy Dress Owner
- Teresa ChaplainShop Assistant
Themes
northern englandwrestlingshort film