Saipan (2025)

Name: Saipan
Director: Lisa Barros D'Sa
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2025-11-08
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Éanna Hardwicke, Steve Coogan, Oliver Coopersmith, Jack Hickey

Drama History

Director: Lisa Barros D'Sa

Cast: Éanna Hardwicke, Steve Coogan, Oliver Coopersmith, Jack Hickey

Runtime91 min

Rating15

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On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.

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Saipan (2025) is a historical drama directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa that explores the heated disagreement between Irish captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy on the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. While the film's critical reception and awards recognition are not yet known, its exploration of this pivotal moment in Irish football history is likely to resonate with audiences.

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Saipan is a 2025 sports film about the Republic of Ireland national football team and the eponymous Saipan incident between player Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy in the lead up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke star as McCarthy and Keane respectively.