Project Detail

Mad About Mambo

Synopsis

Danny Mitchell, a Catholic school student in working class West Belfast, longs for a better life. Danny who dreams of becoming the greatest soccer player in Ireland, if he improves his rhythm. Thinking he could emulate his athletic heroes Pele and Carlos Riga of Belfast United, he sets his sights on learning the Samba. Little does he know that his weekly lessons are going to completely change his life, causing him to collide with an unexpected hurdle.

Details

Year
1999
Type of project
Features
Format
35mm
Director
John Forte
Producer
Martin Bruce Clayton
Executive Producer
Martin Bruce Clayton
Director of Photography
Ashley Rowe BSc
Principal cast
Keri Russell, Brian Cox, William Ash
Screen Writer
John Forte

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

First City Features Ltd & Plurabelle Films c/o Polygram Film International Oxford House 76 Oxford Street London W1N 0HQ Tel: 020 7307 1300 Fax: 020 7307 1301

Sales Company

Polygram Film International as Production Company

Page updates

This page was last updated on 12th May 2025. Please let us know if we need to make any amendments or request edit access by clicking below.

See also

You may also be interested in other relevant projects in the database.

Bill Nighy adjusting his glasses, close-up A Town in Nova Scotia

Director: Babak Jalali

Year: 2026

Following a plea from his daughter to join her in Nova Scotia, widowed Irish senior Leon instead launches a crusade to make his aging Liverpool building safer after news of a tower fire in London. Teaming up with his neighbour and closest friend, Saleh, Leon turns their fellow residents’ quiet lives upside down in a warm, offbeat story of friendship, stubbornness and small acts of defiance.

Killa Bee Killa Bee

Director: Kenton Oxley

Year: 2027

Inspired by the true story of Bryony Tyrell, known in the cage as “Killa Bee” - one of Britain’s most unexpected fighters: a nurse on the frontlines during COVID, devoted mother, and a pro MMA fighter. Featured in stories by The Telegraph, The Mirror, The Daily Star, and more, Bryony has captured hearts and media attention with her extraordinary double life... Bry leads a double life — a nurse by day and a ferocious mixed martial arts fighter by night. Driven to the brink as she prepares for a showdown with Molly McCann, she risks it all — family, sanity, everything — for her shot at glory. Just as that chance arrives, the pandemic strikes, pushing her into the trenches of the COVID ICU. When tragedy hits close to home, her world is shaken. But Bry doesn’t back down. Another fight offer reignites her hunger — though this time, her career and home life are both on the ropes. The final match? It’s brutal, raw, and unforgettable. Spotting her family in the stands, Bry makes a soul-shaking decision — choosing the battle that truly matters most. This electrifying film melds high-octane MMA action, heart-stopping drama, and an unbreakable spirit.

Passing On Passing On

Director: Richard Perryman

Year: 2027

When Charlie, a disillusioned 30-year-old, fails to attend his estranged father's funeral, his overachieving sister shows up unannounced to confront him. Their tense reunion forces them to face old wounds, buried resentments, and the messy path toward healing their fractured relationship.