Blackball
Blackball
Movie

Blackball

At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of
5.2/10
2003
1h 36m
en
Comedy

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.

Director

Mel Smith

Writers

Tim Firth

Movie Information

Release Date

May 18, 2003

Runtime

1h 36m

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Vote Count

54

Production

Midfield Films

Icon Productions
Isle of Man Film

Inside Track

Working Title Films
Ingenious Film Partners