Arrows(1979)
Arrows Synopsis
In 1979 filmmaker John Samson went on the road with a 22-year-old Eric Bristow, one of the rising stars of British darts. This film depicts Bristow between major competitions as he travels around the pubs and working men's clubs of Britain, challenging the local heroes and playing exhibition matches. Bristow takes on all-comers and breezily faces down a belligerent local radio host.
Arrows (1979) is a documentary film directed by John Samson, released on January 1, 1979 with a runtime of 32m. It stars Eric Bristow, Chris Ashley, Tony Brown and Leighton Rees. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John Samson
- Producers:
- Mike Wallington
- Cinematographer:
- David Bridges
- Composer:
- Freddie Phillips
- Production:
- BBC, First Picture Company, Visual Programme Systems, G.T.O. Films Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Arrows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eric Bristow
as Self
- Chris Ashley
Chris Ashley
as Self - DJ
- Tony Brown
Tony Brown
as Self (archive footage)
- Leighton Rees
Leighton Rees
as Self (archive footage)
- Alan Evans
Alan Evans
as Self (archive footage)
- Nicky Virachkul
Nicky Virachkul
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by John Samson, produced by Mike Wallington.
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Arrows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Arrows – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Arrows online?
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Who stars in Arrows?
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The main cast of Arrows (1979) includes Eric Bristow, Chris Ashley, Tony Brown, Leighton Rees and Alan Evans. The film was directed by John Samson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Arrows released?
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Arrows was released on January 1, 1979 and runs for 32m.
Is Arrows worth watching?
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Arrows (1979) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.