Blackball
"At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of"
Originally released in 2003. Blackball is a comedy film. directed by Mel Smith.
Starring Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, and James Cromwell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (54 votes)
Box Office
$48K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $48,000
Production Companies
- Midfield Films
- Icon Productions
- Isle of Man Film
- Inside Track
- Working Title Films
- Ingenious Film Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackball about?
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 ba...
Who directed Blackball?
Blackball was directed by Mel Smith.
How long is Blackball?
Blackball has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Blackball released?
Blackball was released on May 18, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blackball?
The main cast of Blackball includes Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins, Alice Evans.