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The Great Game

1953· 1h 20m

Directed by Maurice Elvey

7.3/ 10

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Overview

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.

Cast

James Hayter

James Hayter

Joe Lawson

Diana Dors

Diana Dors

Lulu Smith

John Laurie

John Laurie

Mac Wells

Thora Hird

Thora Hird

Miss Rawlings

Sheila Shand Gibbs

Mavis Pink

Glyn Houston

Glyn Houston

Ned Rutter

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