Summary
The Great Game is a British film comedy-drama first released in 1953,
directed by Maurice Elvey.
The film stars James Hayter, Thora Hird, Diana Dors, Sheila Shand Gibbs and John Laurie.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: Maurice Elvey
- Script: Basil Thomas, Wolfgang Wilhelm
- Photo: Phil Grindrod
- Music: W.L. Trytel
- Cast: James Hayter (Joe Lawson), Thora Hird (Miss Rawlings), Diana Dors (Lulu Smith), Sheila Shand Gibbs (Mavis Pink), John Laurie (’Mac’ Wells), Glyn Houston (Ned Rutter), Geoffrey Toone (Jack Bannerman), Jack Lambert (Ralph Blake), Meredith Edwards (Skid Evans), Alexander Gauge (Ben Woodhall), Frank Pettingell (Sir Julius), Jack Howarth (Bit part), Roddy Hughes (Mr. Broderick), Tommy Lawton, Charles Leno (Rovers supporter), Glenn Melvyn (Heckler), Sidney Vivian (Club chairman)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 80 min
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