DVD & Video: October 13 2004
Director: Mel Smith
Producer: James Gay-Rees
Cast: Paul Kaye, James Cromwell, Alice Evans, Bernard Cribbins, Johnny Vegas and Vince Vaughn
Rating: M (Medium level coarse language)
Running Time: 97 mins
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In the world of spectator sports, there are of course the all time greats: Football, Rugby, Tennis, Golf and… Lawn Bowls? This hilarious and life affirming new British comedy is a classic tale of triumph over adversity. If you enjoyed “Crackerjack” you’re going to be bowled over by BLACK BALL!

In the sleepy seaside town of Torquay, on “The English Riviera”, the game reserved for geriatrics and pensioners is taken VERY seriously. None more so than by the reigning champion Ray Speight (Cromwell), conservative and stuffy he has been Torquay’s home grown hero for over 20 years… but now his title is threatened. Cliff Starkey (Kaye) a young pretender from the wrong side of town is daring to go up against him. Armed with his sexy bad-boy persona, a flashy American agent Rick (Vaughn) and an army of screaming female fans, Cliff is a fresh and exciting new sex symbol in the game. In fact, he is fast turning Lawn Bowls into the biggest spectator sport in England - possibly the World!!! To add insult to injury, Cliff’s biggest fan is his new girlfriend Kerry (EVANS)... Ray’s Daughter!

   
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