The Penalty King(2006)
Who needs eyes when you've got balls?!
The Penalty King Synopsis
Lee, a soccer player who descends into depression when he goes blind, is encouraged to take up the game again by a maverick American and the inspiration of Leeds Utd legend, Billy Bremner.
The Penalty King (2006) is a comedy film directed by Chris Cook, released on November 7, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Nick Bartlett, Clare Grogan, Peter Lorimer and Patrick Micallef. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Cook
- Writers:
- Chris Cook
- Producers:
- Charlie Bowden, Jan Dupree, Dominic Norris
- Composer:
- Tim Howarth
- Production:
- Maverik Motion Pictures, Twin Track Films
- Budget:
- $400,000
- Status:
- Released
The Penalty King (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Penalty King before you stream it.
The Penalty King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Bartlett
as Lee Vaughan
Clare Grogan
as Sandra Reeves
- Peter Lorimer
Peter Lorimer
as Leeds United Fan
- Patrick Micallef
Patrick Micallef
as Charlie Howard
Jane Peachey
as Gina Blackwell
Dave Mounfield
as Derek the Manager
- Duncan Henderson
Duncan Henderson
as Jim the Psycho Postman
Daniel Rabin
as Jason Thompsett
Samantha Beckinsale
as Maddie Vaughan
- Frank Jarvis
Frank Jarvis
as Mr. McClintock
Des McAleer
as Denis Cleghorn
- Roz McCutcheon
Roz McCutcheon
as Shelley De Moussin
Key crew
Directed by Chris Cook, written by Chris Cook, produced by Charlie Bowden, Jan Dupree and Dominic Norris.
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The Penalty King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Penalty King – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Penalty King?
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The main cast of The Penalty King (2006) includes Nick Bartlett, Clare Grogan, Peter Lorimer, Patrick Micallef and Jane Peachey. The film was directed by Chris Cook. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Penalty King released?
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The Penalty King was released on November 7, 2006 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Penalty King worth watching?
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The Penalty King (2006) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 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 The Penalty King?
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