Dinner at The Sporting Club (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1978, Dinner at The Sporting Club is a comedy and drama film directed by Brian Gibson, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. Dinner at The Sporting Club stars John Thaw as Dinny Mathews, Billy McColl as John Duncan, Herbert Norville as Elwyn and Liam Neeson as Dermot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Dinner at The Sporting Club has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dinner at The Sporting Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dinner at The Sporting Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dinner at The Sporting Club (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dinner at The Sporting Club change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dinner at The Sporting Club worth watching?
- Dinner at The Sporting Club holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dinner at The Sporting Club?
- Dinner at The Sporting Club stars John Thaw, Billy McColl, Herbert Norville, Liam Neeson and Maureen Lipman.
- When was Dinner at The Sporting Club released?
- Dinner at The Sporting Club was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.