Cricket (1950): Cast
Cricket is a 1950 documentary directed by Grahame Tharp, starring Ralph Richardson as Narrator(voice) and John Arlott. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Grahame Tharp
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- British Film Council
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cricket About?
The premise of Cricket without spoilers.
A Test match at Lord’s threads through the film, overlaid with broadcast commentary that paints cricket as sport, craft and cultural heritage. Artisans shape balls and bats, while legends from W.G. Grace to Don Bradman and Denis Compton appear. Long Room shots anchor history as the camera moves to village greens, London alleys, South Africa and India, catching everyday players on sun‑lit pitches and the final over.
Cricket Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- cricket
Cricket Cast & Characters
Ralph Richardson leads the cast as Narrator(voice), with John Arlott as Narrator(voice). Directed by Grahame Tharp.
- Director Grahame Tharp
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Ralph Richardson as Narrator(voice) - John Arlott as Narrator(voice)
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Cricket FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cricket, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cricket?
Cricket runs 17 minutes.
When was Cricket released?
Cricket was released on November 18, 1950.
Who directed Cricket?
Cricket was directed by Grahame Tharp.
Who is in the cast of Cricket?
Cricket stars Ralph Richardson as Narrator(voice) and John Arlott as Narrator(voice).
Does Cricket have a post-credit scene?
No. Cricket has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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