The Penalty King
“Who needs eyes when you've got balls?!”
2006•18•1h 30m•6.7•Released
Comedy
Lee, a soccer player who descends into depression when he goes blind, is encouraged to take up the game again by a maverick American and the inspiration of Leeds Utd legend, Billy Bremner.
Director
Chris Cook
Writer
Chris Cook
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Maverik Motion Pictures
Cast
Nick Bartlett
Lee Vaughan
Clare Grogan
Sandra Reeves
Peter Lorimer
Leeds United Fan
Patrick Micallef
Charlie Howard
Jane Peachey
Gina Blackwell
Dave Mounfield
Derek the Manager
Duncan Henderson
Jim the Psycho Postman
Daniel Rabin
Jason Thompsett
Samantha Beckinsale
Maddie Vaughan
Frank Jarvis
Mr. McClintock
Des McAleer
Denis Cleghorn
Roz McCutcheon
Shelley De Moussin
Tara Keatley
Daniella Funnell
Georgina Tasker
Sasha
David Earl
Tony Queen
Production
Company
Maverik Motion Pictures
Company
Twin Track Films
Producer
Charlie Bowden
Producer
Jan Dupree
Producer
Dominic Norris
Producer
Bryony Stokes
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