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Playing Away

NR19871h 40mHorace Ové
IMDb 5.9

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To mark the conclusion of their "Third World Week" celebration, a cricket team in a small English village invites a black cricket team from South London to a charity game with comical results.

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What is Playing Away (1987) about?

To mark the conclusion of their "Third World Week" celebration, a cricket team in a small English village invites a black cricket team from South London to a charity game with comical results.

Who stars in Playing Away?

Playing Away stars Norman Beaton (Willie Boy), Robert Urquhart (Godfrey), Helen Lindsay (Marjorie), Nicholas Farrell (Derek), Brian Bovell (Stuart). The film was directed by Horace Ové.

How long is Playing Away?

Playing Away has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated NR.

Is Playing Away worth watching?

Playing Away holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. Fans of TV Movie, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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