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Blackball (2003)

15 96 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Sport  -   5 September 2003 (UK)
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A rebellious young British bowls player teams with another older and more traditional player to take on the Australian bowls team.

Director:

Mel Smith

Writer:

Tim Firth (screenplay)

Stars:

Paul Kaye, James Cromwell and Alice Evans
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Kaye ...
Cliff
James Cromwell ...
Ray
Alice Evans ...
Bernard Cribbins Bernard Cribbins ...
Johnny Vegas Johnny Vegas ...
Vince Vaughn ...
Rick
Imelda Staunton ...
James Fleet James Fleet ...
David Ryall David Ryall ...
Ian McNeice ...
Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham ...
Terry Alderton Terry Alderton ...
Bouncer Jonno
Emma Amos Emma Amos ...
Local News Reporter
Paul Bentall Paul Bentall ...
Gate Guard (as Paul Bental)
Neil Conrich Neil Conrich ...
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Storyline

Try as he might, the roguishly handsome Cliff Starkey, just can't keep out of trouble. In his sleepy home town on the English coast, nothing much inspires him...apart from bowls. Cliff has always preferred to play by his own rules much to the disapproval of the regimented, elderly bowls fraternity. Before long, the bay boy of bowls is turning the sedate and very English pastime upside down with hysterical results. Written by Anonymous  

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Painter | Sports Car | Decorator | Devon England | Championship  | See more »

Taglines:

At last, a sportsman the British can be proud of... See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Sport

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Rated R for language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

National Lampoon's Blackball See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£376,233 (UK) (7 September 2003) (304 Screens)

Gross:

£733,179 (UK) (14 September 2003)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Midfield Films, Icon Entertainment International, Isle of Man Film See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Mel Smith confessed that five minutes before they started filming they realized everyone was absolutely useless at playing lawn bowls. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: There is paper confetti all over the floor of the indoor bowling green for the England Vs Australia match, in the next shot there is none. See more »

Connections

References Beverly Hills Cop (1984) See more »