Alex Higgins: The People's Champion(2010)
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion Synopsis
One man transfixed television viewers during snooker's golden age - Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins. This poignant documentary charts the remarkable rise and fall of the snooker genius, from his early days growing up in Belfast to his climb to the top of the sport as two-time world champion.
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion (2010) is a documentary film directed by Jason Bernard, released on September 1, 2010 with a runtime of 1h. It stars James Nesbitt, Alex Higgins, Barry Hearn and Steve Davis. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jason Bernard
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Nesbitt
as Narrator
Alex Higgins
as archive footage
Barry Hearn
as Self
Steve Davis
as Self
Dennis Taylor
as Self
Ted Lowe
as Self
Barry McGuigan
as Self
Ronnie O'Sullivan
as Self
Jimmy White
as Self
Ray Reardon
as Self
Clive Everton
as Self
Doug Mountjoy
as Self (Archive Footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jason Bernard.
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Alex Higgins: The People's Champion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Alex Higgins: The People's Champion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Alex Higgins: The People's Champion?
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The main cast of Alex Higgins: The People's Champion (2010) includes James Nesbitt, Alex Higgins, Barry Hearn, Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor. The film was directed by Jason Bernard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alex Higgins: The People's Champion released?
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Alex Higgins: The People's Champion was released on September 1, 2010 and runs for 1h.
Is Alex Higgins: The People's Champion worth watching?
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Alex Higgins: The People's Champion (2010) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.