Playing Away (1987): Cast
Playing Away is a 1987 comedy drama directed by Horace Ové, starring Nicholas Farrell as Derek, Gary Beadle and Joseph Marcell. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Horace Ové
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Channel 4 Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Playing Away About?
The premise of Playing Away without spoilers.
To celebrate the end of their “Third World Week” festivities, the cricket club of a sleepy English village arranges a charity match against a black team from South London. The invitation sparks a light‑hearted clash of cultures and village traditions, leading to a series of humorous mishaps and good‑natured rivalry on the field.
Playing Away Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- cricket
- cricket the sport
- village
- independent film
Playing Away Cast & Characters
Nicholas Farrell leads the cast as Derek, with Gary Beadle as Errol and Joseph Marcell as Robbo. Directed by Horace Ové; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Horace Ové
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Nicholas Farrell as Derek -
Gary Beadle as Errol -
Joseph Marcell as Robbo - Patrick Holt as The Colonel
Also Starring in Playing Away
· 30 more- Robert Urquhart Godfrey
- Neil Morrissey Ian
- Brian Bovell Stuart
- Bruce Purchase Fredrick
- Stefan Kalipha Louis
- Charles Pemberton Constable
- Trevor Thomas Jeff
- Ram John Holder Wilf
- Roddy Maude-Roxby Vicar
- Helen Lindsay Marjorie
- Larry Dann John
- Sheila Ruskin Viv
- Suzette Llewellyn Yvette
- Norman Beaton Willie Boy
- Ross Kemp Sonny
- Archie Pool Steadroy
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- Errol Shaker Desert-Head
- Femi Taylor Masie
- Lucita Lijertwood Lady in Phone Box
- Jimmy Reddington Barman
- Ian Cross David
- Valerie Buchanan Pat
- Elizabeth Anson Sandra
- Mark Barratt Kevin
- Mary Tempest Angie
- Jim Findlay Boots
- Juliet Waley Julie
- Zulema Dene Miss Rye
- Julian Granger Mick
- Gareth Kirkland Tommy
More from Horace Ové
More films directed by Horace Ové: A Hole in Babylon, Skateboard Kings, Pressure and Reggae.
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Playing Away FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Playing Away, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Playing Away?
Playing Away runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Playing Away released?
Playing Away was released on January 2, 1987.
Who directed Playing Away?
Playing Away was directed by Horace Ové.
More films by Horace Ové Who is in the cast of Playing Away?
Playing Away stars Nicholas Farrell as Derek, Gary Beadle as Errol and Joseph Marcell as Robbo, among 34 credited actors.
Does Playing Away have a post-credit scene?
No. Playing Away has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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