The Great Game

The Great Game

1930 · 76 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

Set in Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge football ground and featuring appearances from many real-life players from the day, this is the first film to feature football as its central theme and is recognisably modern and authentic. It deals with the day to day dramas, conflicts and love interests of players and managers in the run-up to the Cup Final.

Directed by Jack Raymond · Written by John Lees

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