The Great Game (1930)
Set in Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge football ground and featuring appearances from many real-life players from the day, this is the first film to feature football as its central theme and is recognisably modern and authentic. It deals with the day to day dramas, conflicts and love interests of players and managers in the run-up to the Cup Final.
Director: Jack Raymond
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: August 27, 1930
Cast
- John Batten - Dicky Brown
- John Batten - Peggy Jackson
- Jack Cock - Jim Blake
- Randle Ayrton - Henderson
- Neil Kenyon - Jackson
- Kenneth Kove - Bultitude
- A.G. Poulton - Banks
- Billy Blyth - Billy
- Lew Lake - Tubby
- Wally Patch - Joe Miller
Screenplay
Cinematography: Basil Emmott
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports
More Films by Director: Jack Raymond
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Game about?
- Set in Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge football ground and featuring appearances from many real-life players from the day, this is the first film to feature football as its central theme and is recognisably modern and authentic. It deals with the day to day dramas, conflicts and love interests of players and managers in the run-up to the Cup Final.
- Who directed The Great Game?
- The Great Game was directed by Jack Raymond.
- Who stars in The Great Game?
- The Great Game stars John Batten, John Batten, Jack Cock, Randle Ayrton, Neil Kenyon, Kenneth Kove.
- How long is The Great Game?
- The Great Game has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Game?
- The Great Game is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Great Game produced?
- The Great Game was produced in United Kingdom.