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Playing Away

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West Indian cricketers go by bus to an English village to play a white team during Third World Week.

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Hilary Mantel The Spectator Several engaging performances put flesh on the film's bones. Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 21, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews
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Horace Ové

Director

Norman Beaton

Willie Boy

Robert Urquhart

Godfrey

Helen Lindsay

Marjorie

Nicholas Farrell

Derek

Brian Bovell

Stuart
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Synopsis West Indian cricketers go by bus to an English village to play a white team during Third World Week.
Director
Horace Ové
Producer
Vijay Amarnani, Brian Skilton
Screenwriter
Caryl Phillips
Production Co
Channel Four Films
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Mono