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Gridiron UK

Synopsis

Based on a true story in 1985. Derek is a dreamer and a loser.  No matter how hard he tries he fails at everything he attempts. Determined to show the world he can succeed at something he forms an American Football team in a country dominated by Soccer, Rugby, Cricket and Fish & Chips. His desire to succeed consumes his life and he is blind to see that his success will lead to him losing everything.

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Features
Running time
99 mins
Format
Digital
Director
Gary Delaney
Producer
Gary Delaney, Gareth Jones, David Soul
Screenwriter
Gary Delaney
Principal cast
Andrew Lee Potts, Charlotte Salt, Johnny Vegas, Andrew Knott, Stephen Marcus, Paul Nicholas, Helen Lederer, Russell Floyd, Michael Dixon, Emma Rigby

Genre

Sport Comedy Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Brushy Creek Films Ltd

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