Saipan

Local title
Saipan
Director
Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn
Country
Year
2025
Festival
29th Black Nights Film Festival
Programme
Genre

The real-life drama behind star player Roy Keane’s rift with manager Mick McCarthy on the eve of the 2002 World Cup.

“Saipan” explores the explosive clash between soccer star Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy before the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Their feud, rooted in clashing standards and personalities, erupted on the island of Saipan, shaking the Irish team and nation. As Keane walked out, McCarthy faced chaos.

This gripping true story goes beyond sport; it’s a dramatic, often comic tale of leadership, loyalty, and a rivalry that captured global attention.

Director
Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn
Screenwriter
Paul Fraser
Cast
Steve Coogan, Éanna Hardwicke, Jamie Beamish, Harriet Cains, Una Carroll
Producer
Macdara Kelleher, John Keville, Trevor Birney, Olly Butler
Cinematographer
Piers McGrail
Music
David Holmes
Editing
John Murphy, Gavin Buckley
Runtime
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Director
Lisa Barros D'Sa
Director
Glenn Leyburn

ESTONIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE SPORTS FILM PROGRAMME

Screenings

Screening011219 / Saipan
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