Northern Soul
Synopsis
We begin our story with Mark in his tiny bedsit. His room is a shrine to the WWE. Stone Cold Steve Austin Bedspread and Curtains. ‘The Rock’ Wallpaper and Hollywood Hulk Hogan dinner service for one. The shelves display over 300 wrestling figures, ostentatious replica belts and many other items of WWE paraphernalia collected over the last 20 years.
From the solitude of his bedsit he talks of his ambition to become WWE champion. Everything has been planned down to the finest detail.
His wrestling name - “The Purple Salamander”
His special wrestling moves - “The Checkerboard and How d’ya like them apples”.
Estimated time until champion - “One year”.
We chart the highs and lows of Mark’s journey around the wrestling halls of Great Britain, as he tries to launch the career of ‘The Purple Salamander.” Although he is ridiculed and suffers many physical injuries, his endless sense of hope, and undying enthusiasm for the sport is hugely endearing.
Although the world of wrestling may never know his name, Mark ‘Salamander’ Sherbet deserves his chance to fail. This film is dedicated to all of those who chase implausible dreams.
Details
- Year
- 2005
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running time
- 26 mins
- Format
- Beta SP
- Director
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Shane Meadows
- Producer
- Louise Meadows
- Editor
- Shane Meadows
- Screenwriter
- Shane Meadows, Toby Kebbell
- Director of Photography
- Shane Meadows
- Sound
- Dean Rogers
- Music
- Clayhill
- Principal cast
- Toby Kebbell, Jo Hartley, David Browne, Greg Killmarsh, Jordon Dodd
Categories
Production Status
Sales Company
Channel 4 Films
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