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The Match

1999-08-13 · 95 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Romance

Romantic comedy set against the story of a grudge football match between two pubs. The prize for the winner of the centenary match is the the closure of their opponent's bar. The Match was mainly filmed around Straiton in Ayrshire.

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Directors
Mick Davis
Production companies
Allan Scott Productions, Irish Dreamtime, Propaganda Films, Rafford Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Max BeesleyMax BeesleyWullie Smith
Isla BlairIsla BlairSheila Bailey
James CosmoJames CosmoBilly Bailey
Richard E. GrantRichard E. GrantGorgeous Gus
Laura FraserLaura FraserRosemary Bailey
Ian HolmIan HolmBig Tam
David HaymanDavid HaymanScrapper
Tom SizemoreTom SizemoreBuffalo
Neil MorrisseyNeil MorrisseyPiss Off
David O'HaraDavid O'HaraMechanic
Iain RobertsonIain RobertsonDanny Van Boy
Michael NardoneMichael NardoneDingus
Bill PatersonBill PatersonTommy
Gary LewisGary LewisDead Eye
Ron DonachieRon DonachieHappy Feet
Pierce BrosnanPierce BrosnanJohn MacGhee
Samantha FoxSamantha FoxPatsy Kennedy
Sally HowittSally HowittCarol McGhee
Jonathan WatsonJonathan WatsonCharlie
Andy GrayArrow

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