

Blackball
2003-05-18 · 96 min · ★ 5.2
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Mel Smith
- Production companies
- Midfield Films, Icon Productions, Isle of Man Film, Inside Track, Working Title, Ingenious Film Partners
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 48,000
Top Cast
Paul KayeCliff Starkey
Johnny VegasTrevor
James CromwellRay Speight
Bernard CribbinsMutley
Alice EvansKerry
Vince VaughnRick Schwartz
Imelda StauntonBridget
James FleetAlan the Pipe
Kenneth CranhamChairman Collins
Ian McNeiceHugh The Sideburns
David RyallGiles Wilton
Terry AldertonBouncer Jonno
Meredith MacNeillSuzi
Emma AmosLocal News Reporter
Paul BentallGate Guard
Neil ConrichReporter Dave
Pamela CundellOAP
Josie D'ArbyHerself
Mark DymondKyle Doohan
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