- Actors: Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, Charlie Hardwick, Roy Hudd, Tim Healy
- Directors: Mark Herman
- Writers: Mark Herman, Jonathan Tulloch
- Producers: Cathy Lord, Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: 2entertain
- DVD Release Date: 15 April 2002
- Run Time: 99 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005ABT0
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 40,892 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Purely Belter is a humorous but poignant drama from Film Four starring Chris Beattie and Greg McLane as two Newcastle teenagers who embark on a series of money-raising schemes in a desperate attempt to raise the necessary funds to buy Newcastle United season tickets. The whole story positively crunches with Northern grit and the ghost of Ken Loach clomps away in the background throughout the film, but acclaimed writer/director Mark Herman (Brassed Off, Little Voice) sets a fine balance between character and situation which is strong enough to carry the story despite its reliance on stereotypes. The humour ranges from the superbly under-stated (the fire-eating scene is a classic) to the rather nasty (the occasion which sees the two main protagonists demanding money from a woman for "looking after" her car is about as funny as a rape scene), but it all ends in a more upbeat fashion than Jonathan Tulloch's novel The Season Ticket on which the film is based. --Roger Thomas
DVD Description
DVD Special Features:
Director's Commentary
Theatrical Trailer
On Location
Audio Description for the Visually Impaired
Cast and Crew Interviews
Featurette
TV Spots
16:9 Anamorphic
Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English for the Hard of Hearing
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Captures the Scene Brilliantly,
By Malcolm Clarke (Durham, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Purely Belter [DVD] [2000] (DVD)
I watched this film at University in early 2000, I had lived away in Lincoln for 6 months, first time away from the north east of england. This film captured for me the attraction of the streets of Newcastle, and the fact that it included lots of landmarks and captures quite well the spirit of the city. Now that I am back working in the city, I can understand the reason I came back when I watch this film.
Set in Newcastle, the two actors brilliantly portray two down and outs who's only wish in life is to earn enough cash to buy a season ticket to watch Newcastle United play. They duck and dive, like many a local lad I'm sure, and they experience the ups and downs of life struggling in the city. Many good actors are in this film, which humourously shows off the not-so-high life common in Newcastle and many other cities. There are many important issues dealt with in the film, making this more than a comedy about two louts. Very funny and very touching in places, this is definately a film in the 'Full Monty' mould that captures the heart of the city very well. St. James's Park, Whitley Ice Rink, the Angel of the North are all used to show off the good points of the city. Well worth watching, a nice addition to any DVD collection, I'm surprised it did not fair better at the cinema!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
a purely belter of a film......,
By A Customer
This review is from: Purely Belter [DVD] [2000] (DVD)
A brilliant film! It is so cleverly made, really true to life. Set in Newcastle with two mad footy supporters, who will do anything to get to see the boys play! Two brilliant lads take the lead part. Very funny and also very sad in places, a must see!!
3.0 out of 5 stars
No idea - it was a present,
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This review is from: Purely Belter [DVD] (DVD)
It was bought as a present for my stepson, as I heard him mention it. I have no idea how good, or bad, this video is - Sorry!
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