Blackball (2003)

At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of

Blackball (2003) poster

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.

Director: Mel Smith
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stephen Warbeck
Cinematography: Vernon Layton
Editing: Chris Blunden
Production: Midfield Films, Icon Productions, Isle of Man Film, Inside Track, Working Title Films, Ingenious Film Partners
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $48,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed Blackball?
Blackball was directed by Mel Smith.
Who stars in Blackball?
Blackball stars Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins, Alice Evans, Vince Vaughn.
How long is Blackball?
Blackball has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Blackball?
Blackball is a Comedy film.
How much did Blackball gross?
Blackball grossed $48,000 worldwide.
Where was Blackball produced?
Blackball was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.