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The Groundsman (2013)
Director: Jonny Blair
Cast: David O'Hara, Brian McCardie, Jim Sweeney, Darran Lightbody
Runtime15 min
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A Scottish football groundsman discovers the club he's been a part of for thirty years is going out of business.
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The Groundsman is a 2013 Scottish drama film directed by Jonny Blair that has received limited critical attention. The film follows a Scottish football groundsman who discovers the club he has been a part of for three decades is going out of business. No major awards or critical reception information is available for this little-known independent film.
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Fans of character-driven dramas will appreciate The Groundsman's poignant exploration of a man grappling with the impending closure of the football club he's devoted his life to. Director Jonny Blair crafts a thoughtful, nuanced portrait anchored by David O'Hara's powerful lead performance.
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The Groundsman is a 2013 short film produced by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Written & Directed by Jonny Blair, Starring David O'Hara. The film depicts a lonely football groundsman named Keith (O'Hara) who finds out his club has gone out of business, but instead of moving on with his life and acknowledging his past affairs, he tries his utmost to keep the club running.
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