Punters
1984 · 70 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy
What is the secret of Joey and Spansky's success at the races?
Directed by Christopher Menaul · Written by Stephen Wakelam
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- M Mick Ward Joey
- T Tom Davidson Spansky
- L Lesley Clare O'Neill Margaret
- J Janet Dale Joey's mother
- D Dorothy Vernon Spansky's mother
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Peter Howitt Ansty -
Sean Bean Lurch - J Johnny Allan Jimmy, the bookie
- T Tony Capstick Man in bookie's
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