National Lampoon's Blackball (2003)
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It's the weight of tradition versus youthful vigor when loudmouth Torquay lawn bowling superstar Cliff Starkey (Paul Kaye) catches wind of an upcoming championship match between England and heated rivals Australia. He's determined to make the national team in a bid to bring his sport-of-choice into the new millennium. Quickly acquiring a flashy American agent (Vince Vaughn) and becoming the most popular player in England, Cliff vows to dethrone traditionalist champion Ray Speight (James Cromwell), who has made no secret his hatred of Cliff's brash showmanship. When Cliff starts seeing Ray's daughter, the competition really begins to heat up. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Paul Kaye, James Cromwell, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mel Smith
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of National Lampoon's Blackball
It's the weight of tradition versus youthful vigor when loudmouth Torquay lawn bowling superstar Cliff Starkey (Paul Kaye) catches wind of an upcoming championship match between England and heated rivals Australia. He's determined to make the national team in a bid to bring his sport-of-choice into the new millennium. Quickly acquiring a flashy American agent (Vince Vaughn) and becoming the most popular player in England, Cliff vows to dethrone traditionalist champion Ray Speight (James Cromwell), who has made no secret his hatred of Cliff's brash showmanship. When Cliff starts seeing Ray's daughter, the competition really begins to heat up. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
Complete Cast of National Lampoon's Blackball
- Paul Kaye - Cliff Starkey
- Alice Evans - Kerry Speight
- Vince Vaughn - Rick Schwartz
- Imelda Staunton - Bridget
- Tony Slattery
- Jon Snow
- Vic Reeves - TV Director
- James Cromwell - Ray Speight
- Bernard Cribbins - Mutley
- Johnny Vegas - Trevor
- James Fleet
- Robert Duncan
- Mark Little - Mark Doohan
- Director(s):
- Mel Smith
- Writer(s):
- Tim Firth
- Producer(s):
- James Gay-Rees
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Categories:
- Comedy
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