The Fix
1997 · 90 min · ★ 3.8 · Drama, TV Movie
The story of the British betting scandal of 1964, uncovered by journalist Mike Gabbert which saw a number of British professional footballers were jailed and banned from football for life for conspiring to fix the results of matches. Prominent among those jailed and banned were the Sheffield Wednesday F.C. stars Peter Swan, Tony Kay and David Layne.
Directed by Paul Greengrass · Written by Paul Greengrass
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Steve Coogan Mike Gabbert -
Jason Isaacs Tony Kay -
Maggie O'Neill Marina Kay -
Michael Elphick Peter Campling -
Colin Welland Harry Catterick -
Ricky Tomlinson Gordon -
Christopher Fulford Jimmy Gauld -
Chris Walker David 'Bronco' Layne -
Michael Byrne Sam Campbell -
George Sewell Chairman -
Tony Pitts Peter Swan -
John Forgeham Alan Hardaker
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