Movie·2003·1h 36m
Blackball
At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Blackball follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey, a working-class fine of lawn bowls with an exceptional talent. Wanting to take on the Aussies he manages to become regional champion, only to get banned. Sports agent Rich Schwartz picks him up and makes him so popular the Bowls Committee deem to lift the ban. Now the question is whether he can regain his form and his friends to beat the Aussies.
Written By
Tim Firth
Producer
Mel Smith, James Gay-Rees
Cinematography
Vernon Layton
Music
Stephen Warbeck
Editor
Chris Blunden
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
55 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Paul Kaye
Cliff Starkey
Johnny Vegas
Trevor
James Cromwell
Ray Speight
Bernard Cribbins
Mutley
Alice Evans
Kerry
Vince Vaughn
Rick Schwartz
Imelda Staunton
Bridget
James Fleet
Alan the Pipe
Kenneth Cranham
Chairman Collins
Ian McNeice
Hugh The Sideburns
David Ryall
Giles Wilton
Terry Alderton
Bouncer Jonno
Meredith MacNeill
Suzi
Emma Amos
Local News Reporter
Paul Bentall
Gate Guard
Neil Conrich
Reporter Dave
Pamela Cundell
OAP
Josie D'Arby
Herself
// crew
Crew
Mel Smith
Director, Executive Producer
Tim Firth
Writer
James Gay-Rees
Producer
Steve Christian
Executive Producer
Bruce Davey
Executive Producer
Duncan Reid
Executive Producer
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Vernon Layton
Director of Photography
Chris Blunden
Editor
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