United Kingdom / Aug 27, 1930
The Great Game (1930)
Directed by Jack Raymond
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1h 16min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Billy Blyth | Billy |
| Lew Lake | Tubby |
| Wally Patch | Joe Miller |
| Rex Harrison | George |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Great Game |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Gaumont-British Picture Corporation |
| Release date | 27 agosto 1930 |
| Production | L'Estrange Fawcett |
| Writer | John Lees, Ralph Gilbert Bettison, William Hunter, W.P. Lipscomb |
| Cinematography | Basil Emmott |
| Assistant directors | Geoffrey Boothby, Jack Raymond |
| Camera operators | Basil Emmott |
| Additional photography | Basil Emmott |
| Music | Stan Jolly |
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| Sound | Stan Jolly |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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