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Dinner at The Sporting Club (1978)

1978-11-07 · 1h 3m · EN
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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!

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Brian GibsonDirectorLeon GriffithsWriter

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John ThawJohn ThawDinny MathewsBilly McCollBilly McCollJohn DuncanHerbert NorvilleHerbert NorvilleElwynLiam NeesonLiam NeesonDermotMaureen LipmanMaureen LipmanSharon BensonJonathan LynnJonathan LynnCyril BensonKen CampbellKen CampbellNevilleJohn BardonJohn BardonSammyTony CaunterTony CaunterRay LittleTerry DownesTerry DownesGeorgePatrick DurkinPatrick DurkinPatsyMarilyn GalsworthyMarilyn GalsworthyMandy

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference164793Actor preference8177 · 287339 · 88726Country preferenceGb

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What is Dinner at The Sporting Club 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!

How long is Dinner at The Sporting Club?

Dinner at The Sporting Club has a runtime of 63 minutes.