We see a scene from what looks like a sauna or steam room, with two men sitting against a distinctive terracotta-tiled wall. The younger man on the right is wearing an Ireland national team football jersey with "eircom" sponsorship visible on it. The older man on the left has a towel draped around his shoulders.

Saipan

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About Saipan

Steve Coogan stars in this fleet-footed recreation of the 2002 pre-World Cup showdown between Republic of Ireland coach Mick McCarthy and volatile captain Roy Keane.

Lacklustre preparations for the Republic of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup campaign, plus the presence of stolid English-born coach McCarthy, send captain Keane ballistic, leading to what might be football’s most infamous clash and subsequent media frenzy. Another uncanny Coogan real-life portrayal and Éanna Hardwicke nailing Keane’s self-righteous fury anchor this fast-paced, funny and perfectly balanced head-to-head, which dares you to pick a side.
 

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Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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