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Alex Higgins: The People's Champion (2010)

Género : Documental

Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 0M

Director : Jason Bernard

Sinopsis

One man transfixed television viewers during snooker's golden age - Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins. This poignant documentary charts the remarkable rise and fall of the snooker genius, from his early days growing up in Belfast to his climb to the top of the sport as two-time world champion.

Actores

James Nesbitt
James Nesbitt
Narrator
Alex Higgins
Alex Higgins
archive footage
Barry Hearn
Barry Hearn
Self
Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Self
Dennis Taylor
Dennis Taylor
Self
Ted Lowe
Ted Lowe
Self
Barry McGuigan
Barry McGuigan
Self

Tripulaciones

Jason Bernard
Jason Bernard
Director

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