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The Love Match

19551h 23mDavid Paltenghi
IMDb 6.6

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After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.

Comedy
Dance CompetitionBased On Play Or MusicalLodgerTrialRomanceTrainFootball (soccer)DrunkTelevision SetFootball (soccer) Match

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What is The Love Match (1955) about?

After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making…

Who stars in The Love Match?

The Love Match stars Arthur Askey (Bill Brown), Glenn Melvyn (Wally Binns), Thora Hird (Sal Brown), Shirley Eaton (Rose Brown), James Kenney (Percy Brown). The film was directed by David Paltenghi.

How long is The Love Match?

The Love Match has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955.

Is The Love Match worth watching?

The Love Match holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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