

Blackball
At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of
2003-05-18
United Kingdom, United States of America
96 minutes.
Overview
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.
Year 2003
Studio Midfield Films, Icon Productions, Isle of Man Film, Inside Track, Working Title Films, Ingenious Film Partners
Director Mel Smith
Crew Tim Firth (Writer), James Gay-Rees (Producer), Mel Smith (Director), Mel Smith (Executive Producer), Steve Christian (Executive Producer), Stephen Warbeck (Original Music Composer)
Popularity 1
Language English