Blackball(2003)
At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of
Blackball Synopsis
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.
Blackball (2003) is a comedy film directed by Mel Smith, released on May 18, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell and Bernard Cribbins. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Smith
- Writers:
- Tim Firth
- Producers:
- James Gay-Rees
- Cinematographer:
- Vernon Layton
- Composer:
- Stephen Warbeck
- Production:
- Midfield Films, Icon Productions, Isle of Man Film, Inside Track, Working Title, Ingenious Film Partners
- Revenue:
- $48,000
- Status:
- Released
Blackball (2003) Trailer
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Blackball Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Kaye
as Cliff Starkey
Johnny Vegas
as Trevor
James Cromwell
as Ray Speight
Bernard Cribbins
as Mutley
Alice Evans
as Kerry
Vince Vaughn
as Rick Schwartz
Imelda Staunton
as Bridget
James Fleet
as Alan the Pipe
Kenneth Cranham
as Chairman Collins
Ian McNeice
as Hugh The Sideburns
David Ryall
as Giles Wilton
Terry Alderton
as Bouncer Jonno
Key crew
Directed by Mel Smith, written by Tim Firth, produced by James Gay-Rees.
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Blackball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 57 ratings.
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Blackball – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Blackball?
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The main cast of Blackball (2003) includes Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins and Alice Evans. The film was directed by Mel Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blackball released?
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Blackball was released on May 18, 2003 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Blackball worth watching?
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Blackball (2003) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blackball?
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