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The Penalty King

The Penalty King

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The Penalty King

"Who needs eyes when you've got balls?!"

2006

1h 30m

6.7(3 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Lee, a soccer player who descends into depression when he goes blind, is encouraged to take up the game again by a maverick American and the inspiration of Leeds Utd legend, Billy Bremner.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Nick Bartlett

Nick Bartlett

Lee Vaughan

Clare Grogan

Clare Grogan

Sandra Reeves

Peter Lorimer

Leeds United Fan

Patrick Micallef

Charlie Howard

Jane Peachey

Jane Peachey

Gina Blackwell

Dave Mounfield

Dave Mounfield

Derek the Manager

Duncan Henderson

Jim the Psycho Postman

Daniel Rabin

Daniel Rabin

Jason Thompsett

Samantha Beckinsale

Samantha Beckinsale

Maddie Vaughan

Frank Jarvis

Mr. McClintock

Creative team

Directed by: Chris Cook
Written by: Chris Cook
Produced by: Jan Dupree
Charlie Bowden

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