The wealthy chairman of First Division Football Club, Burnville United, makes an unethical approach to a star player of another club, and the ensuing scandal costs him his job.
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| James Hayter | ... |
Joe Lawson
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| Diana Dors | ... |
Lulu Smith
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| Thora Hird | ... |
Miss Rawlings
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| John Laurie | ... |
Wells
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| Meredith Edwards | ... |
Skid Evans
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| Geoffrey Toone | ... |
Jack Bannerman
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Sheila Shand Gibbs | ... |
Mavis Pink
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| Glyn Houston | ... |
Ned Rutter
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| Alexander Gauge | ... |
Ben Woodhall
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| Frank Pettingell | ... |
Sir Julius
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| Jack Lambert | ... |
Ralph Blake
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| Roddy Hughes | ... |
Mr. Broderick
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Sidney Vivian | ... |
Club Chairman
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Charles Leno | ... |
Rovers Supporter
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Glenn Melvyn | ... |
Heckler
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Dennis Castle | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Bar Customer (uncredited)
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Jack Howarth | ... |
Man who is 'from the Council' (uncredited)
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Tommy Lawton | ... |
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| Arthur Mullard | ... |
Man at Supporters Club Meeting (uncredited)
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Jack Sharp | ... |
Man at Supporters Club Meeting (uncredited)
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George Spence | ... |
Football Match Spectator (uncredited)
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Emile Stemmler | ... |
Barman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Maurice Elvey | ||
Written by
| Basil Thomas | ... | (play "Shooting Star") |
| Wolfgang Wilhelm | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| David Dent | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Phil Grindrod | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| Lito Carruthers | ||
Art Direction by
| George Haslam | ||
Makeup Department
| Aldo Manganaro | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| John Workman | ... | production manager (as John F. Workman) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richmond Harding | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Richard A. Smith | ... | sound mixer (as Dick Smith) |
| Maurice Askew | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
| Gerry Barnes | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Trevor Pyke | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Leo Rogers | ... | camera operator |
| Curtis Reeks | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| W.L. Trytel | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
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- Adelphi Films Ltd. (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Grand National Pictures (1956) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (re-release)
- BFI Video (2011) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
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Other Companies
- Brentford Football Club (gratitude: to the directors, officials, players and supporters for their invaluable help)
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in Memories of Diana Dors (2017). See more » |
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Joe Lawson:
Now, you're getting married on Wednesday week, right? Joe Lawson: That's right, Sir. Joe Lawson: Right. Well now off you go on your honeymoon, and you can tell Mavis she can have the rest of that week off - with pay of course - and then we'll see you in London on Saturday morning. Ned Rutter: In London, on Saturday, Sir? Joe Lawson: Aha, we're playing Chelsea, you know; got to have you for that of course. And then on the Monday morning, when you return here, you'll start working for me. I'll tell you what I'll do - I'll start you off in the packing department. Ned Rutter: That's very kind of you, Sir. Can I tell Mavis, Sir? Joe Lawson: By all means. Joe Lawson: [Mavis has come in] Ah, Mavis, enjoy your tea? We've got some wonderful news for you. Mavis Pink: [to Ned] Have you been transferred, Dear? Joe Lawson: If all goes well. Ned Rutter: You'll never guess the fee! Mavis Pink: How much? Ned Rutter: Oh, about twenty thousand. Mavis Pink: What? Pounds? Ned Rutter: Yes, Love. Mavis Pink: How much do you make on that? Ned Rutter: Nothing. Joe Lawson: You don't understand, Mavis. It's nothing to do with Ned really. It's just a deal between the two clubs. Mavis Pink: Oh, oh, I see. So you hand over twenty thousand pounds and Ned Stops playing for Monktown Rovers and starts playing for you. Joe Lawson: Exactly! Mavis Pink: Mr. Lawson, I know I'm dense but I still don't follow. I can see what the Rovers get out of it, and I can see what you get out of it. What I can't see is what Ned gets out of it. Joe Lawson: He gets fourteen pounds a week just for playing football and I'd say for a young fellow, he's doing pretty well for himself. See more » |