Project Detail

Blackball

Synopsis

Comedy set in the world of bowls. Try as he might, the roguishly handsome Cliff Starkey, just can't keep out of trouble. In his sleepy hometown 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 fraternity. Before long, the bad boy of bowls is turning the sedate and very English pastime upside down with hysterical results.

Details

Year
2003
Type of film
Features
Running time
96 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Mel Smith
Producer
James Gay-Rees
Editor
Chris Blunden
Screenwriter
Tim Firth
Director of Photography
Vernon Layton
Sound
Colin Nicolson
Principal cast
Paul Kaye, James Cromwell, Johnny Vegas, Alice Evans, Imelda Staunton, Bernard Cribbins, James Fleet, Vince Vaughn

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Production Status

Production Company

Midfield Films

60 Berwick Street
London W1F 8SU
UK

T +44 (0)20 7434 1101

Sales Company

Icon Entertainment International

Charlotte Building
17 Gresse Street
London
W1T 1QL
UK

T +44 (0)20 7927 6900

www.iconmovies.net

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