The Great Game (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, The Great Game is a notable film directed by Maurice Elvey, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The wealthy chairman of First Division Football Club, Burnville United, makes an unethical approach to a star player of another club, and the ensuing scandal costs him his job.
Who’s in it. The Great Game stars James Hayter as Joe Lawson, Diana Dors as Lulu Smith, John Laurie as Mac Wells and Thora Hird as Miss Rawlings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Great Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Game page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Game (1953)?
- In US, The Great Game is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Game worth watching?
- The Great Game holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Game?
- The Great Game stars James Hayter, Diana Dors, John Laurie, Thora Hird and Sheila Shand Gibbs.
- When was The Great Game released?
- The Great Game was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.