Golden Gordon

1979 0h 30m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 2

Comedy

Synopsis

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Barnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935, who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw is, however, their loyal fan, determined to prevent them from being disbanded after their final game. To this end he recruits the players from the renowned winning team of 1922 who turn up to defeat rivals Denley Moor.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Palin
Gordon Ottershaw
Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Ottershaw
Teddy Turner
Chairman
David Leland
Football Manager
Ken Kitson
Cyril
John Cleese
Passerby
Charles McKeown
Goalkeeper

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Writers: Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor John Jarvis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Michael Palin and Gwen Taylor and Teddy Turner carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0686862 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Alan J.W. Bell directs. John Jarvis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
247 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor John Jarvis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Michael Palin and Gwen Taylor and Teddy Turner carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0686862 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.