A Shot at Glory Movie Review 2000

So-so Scottish soccer saga starring Duvall as McLeod, the manager of a struggling local football club. Looking to launch the lads into stardom, the team's new American owner Cameron (Keaton) hires former star McQuillan (real-life player McCoist) against the wishes of McLeod. Despite McQuillan's drinking and carousing--which has cost him his marriage to none other than McLeod's daughter Kate (Mitchell)--the Knockies soon find their way into the Scottish Cup finals, where McLeod meets up with his old nemesis Smith (Cox), manager of the opposing Glasgow Rangers. Though thin on drama, well-shot soccer action will appeal to sports fans. Duvall's high profile and manufactured brogue bog down an otherwise solid performance.

Distribution

CinemaNow, 4553 Glencoe Ave., Ste. 200, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, URL: http://www.cinemanow.com, Remarks: Formerly known as Lions Gate Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 115 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sports Dramas, Soccer, Scotland, On the Rocks

Screenplay

Dennis O'Neill

Cast

Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Brian Cox, Cole Hauser, Ally McCoist, Kirsty Mitchell, Morag Hood, Libby Langdon

Cinematography

Alex Thomson

Director

Michael Corrente

Music

Mark Knopfler