National Lampoon's Blackball overview
Synopsis:
It's the weight of tradition versus youthful vigor when loudmouth Torquay lawn bowling superstar Cliff Starkey (Paul Kaye) catches wind of an upcoming championship match between England and heated rivals Australia. He's determined to make the national team in a bid to bring his sport-of-choice into the new millennium. Quickly acquiring a flashy American agent (Vince Vaughn) and becoming the most popular player in England, Cliff vows to dethrone traditionalist champion Ray Speight (James Cromwell), who has made no secret his hatred of Cliff's brash showmanship.
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Movie Details:
- Director: Mel Smith
- Studio: Midfield Films, Inside Track Films, Icon Entertainment, Isle of Man Film Commission
- Year: 2003
- Run Time: 94 minutes
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Category: Feature
- Genre/Type: Comedy
- Filmed in: Color



