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Blackball

5.2/10
TMDB57 votes
2003Original: English96 min

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.

Genres: Comedy
Cast: Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins, Alice Evans

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About Blackball

At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of

Blackball (2003) is a film in the comedy genres. Directed by Mel Smith. The cast includes Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins.

Released
2003-05-18
Original language
English
Runtime
96 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production companies
Midfield Films, Icon Productions, Isle of Man Film, Inside Track, Working Title, Ingenious Film Partners
Directors
Mel Smith
Writers
Tim Firth

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What is Blackball about?

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.

Who stars in Blackball?

Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins, Alice Evans, Vince Vaughn. See the cast cards above for character names.

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