John Barnes: Poetry in Motion(2018)
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion Synopsis
'Barnes: Poetry in Motion' tells the story of one of football's most iconic figures, John Barnes, starting from his arrival in England from Jamaica and then being recommended to Elton John's Watford by a cab driver who had seen him play for non-league Sudbury Court. It was while at Watford that Barnes launched his international career and would go on to be capped 79 times for a country that he was not initially eligible to represent. At Liverpool, John would establish himself as one the greatest player in the club's history, winning the league championship and the Football Writers' Player of Year award in two of his first three seasons at the club. Off the field John found a home in Liverpool, forming an ever-stronger bond with the city in the aftermath of the Hillsborough.
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion (2018) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Mark Kendrick, released on May 19, 2018 with a runtime of 47m. It stars John Barnes, Keith Allen, Viv Anderson and Robbie Fowler.
- Director:
- Mark Kendrick
- Writers:
- Luke Massey
- Producers:
- John Barnes, Luke Massey
- Production:
- BT Sport
- Budget:
- $127,000
- Status:
- Released
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Barnes
as Self
Keith Allen
as Self
- Viv Anderson
Viv Anderson
as Self
Robbie Fowler
as Self
- Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle
as Self
- Peter Hooton
Peter Hooton
as Self
- Steve McMahon
Steve McMahon
as Self
Jan Mølby
as Self
Michael Owen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mark Kendrick, written by Luke Massey, produced by John Barnes and Luke Massey.
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John Barnes: Poetry in Motion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in John Barnes: Poetry in Motion?
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The main cast of John Barnes: Poetry in Motion (2018) includes John Barnes, Keith Allen, Viv Anderson, Robbie Fowler and Glenn Hoddle. The film was directed by Mark Kendrick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Barnes: Poetry in Motion released?
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John Barnes: Poetry in Motion was released on May 19, 2018 and runs for 47m.