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Dinner at The Sporting Club (1978)

Genre : Drama, Comedy

Runtime : 1H 3M

Director : Brian Gibson

Synopsis

John Thaw plays Vinny Mathews a small time boxing promoter who struggles with his conscience as to whether or not to provide a fighter for a Sporting Club promotion, a fighter he knows is unfit against an opponent who is way out of his league. However Mathews needs sponsorship and this would be the ideal opportunity to mix with the "frilly shirted" sportsmen who enjoy their lavish lifestyle as fighters slug it out as the steak is served!

Actors

John Thaw
John Thaw
Dinny Mathews
Billy McColl
Billy McColl
John Duncan
Patrick Durkin
Patrick Durkin
Patsy
Jonathan Lynn
Jonathan Lynn
Cyril Benson
Ken Campbell
Ken Campbell
Neville
Tony Caunter
Tony Caunter
Ray Little
Maureen Lipman
Maureen Lipman
Sharon Benson
John Bardon
John Bardon
Sammy
Herbert Norville
Herbert Norville
Elwyn
Terry Downes
Terry Downes
George
Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Dermot
Marilyn Galsworthy
Marilyn Galsworthy
Mandy
Nula Conwell
Nula Conwell
Carol
Paul Imbusch
Paul Imbusch
Mr Knight
Eric Kent
Eric Kent
Inspector Harry Onslow
Frank Lee
Frank Lee
Lew
Stewart Harwood
Stewart Harwood
House Second
Vass Anderson
Vass Anderson
Doctor
Jimmy Tippet
Jimmy Tippet
Referee
Bernard Stone
Bernard Stone
Diner
Marjie Lawrence
Marjie Lawrence
Dinny's Wife
Gary Davidson
Gary Davidson
Benham
Bill Treacher
Bill Treacher
Benham's Coach (uncredited)

Crews

Brian Gibson
Brian Gibson
Director
Leon Griffiths
Leon Griffiths
Writer

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