Playing Away (1987)
To mark the conclusion of their "Third World Week" celebration, a cricket team in a small English village invites a black cricket team from South London to a charity game with comical results.
Director: Horace Ové
Genre: TV Movie, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: January 2, 1987
Cast
- Norman Beaton - Willie Boy
- Robert Urquhart - Godfrey
- Helen Lindsay - Marjorie
- Nicholas Farrell - Derek
- Brian Bovell - Stuart
- Gary Beadle - Errol
- Suzette Llewellyn - Yvette
- Trevor Thomas - Jeff
- Stefan Kalipha - Louis
- Bruce Purchase - Fredrick
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nicholas D. Knowland
Editing: Graham Whitlock
Production: Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Horace Ové
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Playing Away about?
- To mark the conclusion of their "Third World Week" celebration, a cricket team in a small English village invites a black cricket team from South London to a charity game with comical results.
- Who directed Playing Away?
- Playing Away was directed by Horace Ové.
- Who stars in Playing Away?
- Playing Away stars Norman Beaton, Robert Urquhart, Helen Lindsay, Nicholas Farrell, Brian Bovell, Gary Beadle.
- How long is Playing Away?
- Playing Away has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Playing Away?
- Playing Away is a TV Movie, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Playing Away produced?
- Playing Away was produced in United Kingdom.