Northern Soul

2014, Comedy/Drama, 1h 42m

38 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Northern Soul overcomes its spotty narrative with a likable cast, rich period atmosphere, and a killer soundtrack that perfectly captures the time. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A disc jockey (Joshua Whitehouse) introduces his new friend (Elliot James Langridge) to Northern soul, a combination of American soul and distinctive dance styles that takes the United Kingdom by storm in the 1970s.
  • Rating:
    R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Brief Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Elaine Constantine
  • Producer:
    Julian Gleek, Ed Crozier, Debbie Gray
  • Writer:
    Elaine Constantine
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $6.8K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Freestyle Releasing

Cast & Crew

Elliot James Langridge
John Clark
Josh Whitehouse
Matt
Antonia Thomas
Angela
Jack Gordon
Sean
James Lance
DJ Ray Henderson
Christian McKay
John's Dad
Ricky Tomlinson
Grandad
Lisa Stansfield
John's Mum
Steve Coogan
Mr. Banks
Alex Esmail
Stee
John Thomson
Terry
Elaine Constantine
Director
Elaine Constantine
Screenwriter
Julian Gleek
Producer
Ed Crozier
Producer
Debbie Gray
Producer
Robert Little
Executive Producer
Henry Normal
Executive Producer
Kevin Loader
Executive Producer
Kevin Phelan
Executive Producer
Marco Santucci
Executive Producer
Richard Searling
Executive Producer
Simon Tindall
Cinematography
Stephen Haren
Film Editing
Robin Brown
Production Design
Adam Howe
Costume Design
Yvonne Duckett
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Northern Soul

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Audience Reviews for Northern Soul

  • Feb 14, 2015
    A really engrossing look at how US soul music reached the UK in the 70's and the scene that accompanied it. Great performances from the well known actors but the main actors who are not that well known, along with the superb soundtrack, really steal the show and keep you watching.
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