The Cobblers Arms have been the best and most feared Amateur Rugby League team for the past ten years. Ex-pro Arthur bets their boss that he could train a bunch of deadbeats to defeat them in a local rugby sevens tournament. But to do so he must first get them into shape with the help of the very attractive Hazel Scott.
Acting
Gary Olsen's world-weary charm carries the whole scrum.
Writing
Godber's stage-honed dialogue snaps with Yorkshire wit.
Practical Effects
Real rugby hits — no doubles, just bruised actors.
Director
John Godber
Gary Olsen
Arthur Hoyle
Samantha Womack
Hazel Scott
Neil Morrissey
Steve
Ralph Brown
Phil
Richard Ridings
Frank
Adrian Hood
Tommy
David MacCreedy
Tony
Griff Rhys Jones
Ray Mason, Radio York commentator
Tony Slattery
Reg Welch
John Thomson
Stan
Susan Tully
June
Brian Glover
Jack, Doreen's Father
Jenny Jules
Carol
Nicholas Lane
Colin West
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John Godber adapted his own hit stage play, keeping the original's single-set intensity despite opening it up for film.
Shot in Hull with real local rugby clubs as extras — the crowd authenticity cost nothing and delivers everything.
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