Sports documentary

A League of Ordinary Gentlemen (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Name: A League of Ordinary Gentlemen
Genre: Sport, Documentary
Released: 2005-05-27
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Walter Ray Williams

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A League of Ordinary Gentlemen is a 2005 sports documentary directed by Christopher Browne, starring Walter Ray Williams. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $322,615 worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
worldwide gross: $322.6K
Metascore: 66

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Released: May 27, 2005
Runtime: 1h 33m (93 min)
Director: Christopher Browne
Genres: Sport , Documentary
Original language: English
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is A League of Ordinary Gentlemen About?

The premise of A League of Ordinary Gentlemen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary explores the world of professional bowling through the eyes of four bowlers who experienced the sport's heyday and its subsequent revival. Featuring appearances from NBA legend Charles Barkley, journalist Bernard Goldberg, and actor Timothy Busfield, the film recounts both the triumphs and setbacks faced by these athletes. It’s a heartfelt look at a dedicated community and a testament to their enduring love for the game, even after a decline in the 1990s.

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Cast & crew

A League of Ordinary Gentlemen Cast

Walter Ray Williams stars in A League of Ordinary Gentlemen. Directed by Christopher Browne.

Director Christopher Browne

Walter Ray Williams

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A League of Ordinary Gentlemen Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A League of Ordinary Gentlemen 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes

91% Tomatometer

Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic

66 Metascore

User score 5.5
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TMDB

63% User score
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Plot

A League of Ordinary Gentlemen Plot Summary

What happens in A League of Ordinary Gentlemen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the year 1899, a shadowy band of men, disguised as German soldiers, executes a bold heist at the prestigious Bank of England, stealing precious layouts of Leonardo Da Vinci’s vision for Venice’s foundations. Following this audacious act, they are led by their enigmatic leader known only as the “Fantom”. Stepping up the tension between nations, these impostors masquerade as British officers to kidnap German scientists and demolish a factory, bringing the United Kingdom and Germany dangerously close to war. The scene is set with cutting-edge weaponry (for the era), including tanks and rapid-firing machine guns.

Full summary

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Box office

A League of Ordinary Gentlemen Box Office

A League of Ordinary Gentlemen grossed $322,615 worldwide. $18,807 came from the US and Canada and $303,808 (94%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$322.6K

US & Canada: $18.8K
International: $303.8K

US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%

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A League of Ordinary Gentlemen Trailers & Videos

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know A League of Ordinary Gentlemen?

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