Grand Slam (1978): Cast & Plot
Grand Slam is a 1978 comedy starring Hugh Griffith as Caradog Lloyd-Evans, Dewi Morris and Sharon Morgan. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC Cymru Wales
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Grand Slam About?
The premise of Grand Slam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Welsh rugby union supporters journey to Paris for the climactic Six Nations showdown, where Wales faces France in the tournament’s final match. Their enthusiastic pilgrimage captures the passion and camaraderie of the fans as they soak up the electric atmosphere of the historic venue, eager to cheer their team in a high‑stakes contest.
Grand Slam Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- rugby
- old flame
- france
- six nations
- gendarme
- stadium
- welsh rugby team
- television
- rugby club
- jail
- female nudity
- camp
Grand Slam Cast & Characters
Hugh Griffith leads the cast as Caradog Lloyd-Evans, with Dewi Morris as Glyn Lloyd-Evans and Sharon Morgan as Odette.
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Hugh Griffith as Caradog Lloyd-Evans - Dewi Morris as Glyn Lloyd-Evans
- Sharon Morgan as Odette
- Windsor Davies as Mog Jones
Also Starring in Grand Slam
· 8 more- Marika Rivera Madame
- Sion Probert Maldwyn Pugh
- Marie Claire Air Hostess
- Alan Chuntz Charles Aznavour
- Dillwyn Owen Will Posh
- Lowri Buckingham Chambermaid
- Kim Karlisle Stripper
- John Hefin Pissoir Patron
Grand Slam Plot Summary
What happens in Grand Slam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Four Welsh rugby club members embark on a Paris weekend that blends sport, nostalgia, and misadventure as they travel to see Wales face France in the Five Nations—a match that could seal the Grand Slam. The trip centers on Caradog Lloyd-Evans, a funeral director who once served in occupied Paris toward the war’s end. He funds his son’s plane ticket with a condition: Glyn must join him on a sort of wartime pilgrimage to find his “little butterfly,” a fleeting romance from the past. Their search leads them to a Parisian scene far rougher than the quiet memory Caradog hoped to recapture, and the innocence of the pilgrimage collides with the city’s present-day grit.
Full summary
The whole story of Grand Slam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Grand Slam?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which character in the film runs a funeral directing business and funds his son's trip to Paris?
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Grand Slam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Grand Slam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Grand Slam?
Grand Slam runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was Grand Slam released?
Grand Slam was released on March 17, 1978.
Who is in the cast of Grand Slam?
Grand Slam stars Hugh Griffith as Caradog Lloyd-Evans, Dewi Morris as Glyn Lloyd-Evans and Sharon Morgan as Odette, among 12 credited actors.
Does Grand Slam have a post-credit scene?
No. Grand Slam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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