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- It was made into a film in 1998. It has been compared to ''[[The Full Monty]]'' and ''[[Brassed Off]]'' as it is a comedy set in the north of England that revolves around a bunch of losers. |
- It was made into a film in 1998. It has been compared to ''[[The Full Monty]]'' and ''[[Brassed Off]]'' as it is a comedy set in the north of England that revolves around a bunch of losers. |
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==Cast== |
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The film stars [[Samantha Janus]] (Hazel Scott), [[Gary Olsen]] (Arthur Hoyle), [[Neil Morrissey]] (Steve), [[Brian Glover]], [[Griff Rhys Jones]] ([[Radio York]] commentator), [[Tony Slattery]] (Reg Welch), [[David MacCreedy]] (Tony) and [[Adrian Hood]] (Tommy). |
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Former rugby union international [[Ray Gravell]] was "rugby consultant" and appeared as "Referee No 1". |
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John Godber scripted and made his directorial debut with this adaptation of his play. The film was shot in Cardiff, Wales. |
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The play was revived on stage with England [[rugby union]] star [[Gareth Chilcott]] in the Gary Olsen role. |
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==Plot== |
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It followed the story of an inept pub team from the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' in a [[rugby league sevens]] competition in [[Kingston upon Hull]] in [[England]]. Ex-pro Arthur's only passions in life are his wife and rugby league. When he hears about the 'Cobblers Arms' pub team and their corrupt manager, Arthur bets his life savings with Reg Welch that he can train any team to beat them. |
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However, the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' can only muster a side of four whose pride lies in their unbroken record of defeat. The pitifully unfit set of men have to accept the help of a coach, who just happens to be a woman. |
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They have to struggle through adversity, come up triumphant and become a team. They are given a bye to the final of the competition where they have to play The Cobblers. |
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Revision as of 17:17, 29 January 2009
- It was made into a film in 1998. It has been compared to The Full Monty and Brassed Off as it is a comedy set in the north of England that revolves around a bunch of losers.
Cast
The film stars Samantha Janus (Hazel Scott), Gary Olsen (Arthur Hoyle), Neil Morrissey (Steve), Brian Glover, Griff Rhys Jones (Radio York commentator), Tony Slattery (Reg Welch), David MacCreedy (Tony) and Adrian Hood (Tommy). Former rugby union international Ray Gravell was "rugby consultant" and appeared as "Referee No 1".
John Godber scripted and made his directorial debut with this adaptation of his play. The film was shot in Cardiff, Wales.
The play was revived on stage with England rugby union star Gareth Chilcott in the Gary Olsen role.
Plot
It followed the story of an inept pub team from the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' in a rugby league sevens competition in Kingston upon Hull in England. Ex-pro Arthur's only passions in life are his wife and rugby league. When he hears about the 'Cobblers Arms' pub team and their corrupt manager, Arthur bets his life savings with Reg Welch that he can train any team to beat them.
However, the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' can only muster a side of four whose pride lies in their unbroken record of defeat. The pitifully unfit set of men have to accept the help of a coach, who just happens to be a woman.
They have to struggle through adversity, come up triumphant and become a team. They are given a bye to the final of the competition where they have to play The Cobblers.