Saipan
DirectorLisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn
CastsÉanna Hardwicke, Steve Coogan, Peter McDonald, Alice Lowe, Jamie Beamish, Harriet Cains, Una Carroll, Matthew Cassidy, Oliver Coopersmith, Ross Fallows, Thomas Finnegan, John Fitzmaurice, Ryan Guy, Shea Harmon, Jack Hickey, Aoife Hinds, George Hutton, Stephen Jones
Duration91 minutes
GenreBiography, Drama
Trailer & Synopsis
Saipan is a gripping, high-quality British-Irish drama powered by standout performances, led by Steve Coogan in one of his most compelling roles to date, and built on a true story that captivated a nation.
The thrilling story of the infamous confrontation between iconic Republic of Ireland football captain Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke) and his national team manager Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan) during the Irish team’s preparations for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
The intense rivalry between these two personalities transcended the game, gripping an entire nation and the sporting world as a whole. On the surface, the feud was all about standards, but deep down it was an incredible story of two men whose rivalry and contempt surpassed the sport they loved.
This is the definitive account of one of the most fractious fallings-out in the history of sport.
Saipan is showing in cinemas since December 12, 2025 to March 17, 2026
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