The Great Game 94 years old

Set in Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge football ground and featuring appearances from many real-life players from the day, this is the first film to feature football as its central theme and is recognisably modern and authentic. It deals with the day to day dramas, conflicts and love interests of players and managers in the run-up to the Cup Final.

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The Great Game Cast

Name Character
Rex Harrison He was 22, 82 years old when he died as George
Randle Ayrton was 61, 70 years old when died as Henderson
Wally Patch He was 41, 82 years old when he died as Joe Miller
John Batten He was 77, 64 years old when he died as Peggy Jackson
Kenneth Kove He was 38, 91 years old when he died as Bultitude
John Batten He was 77, 64 years old when he died as Dicky Brown

The Great Game Crew

Name Department
Ralph Gilbert Bettison as Writer. Writing
Basil Emmott as Director of Photography. He was 36 (81) years old when He died Camera
Jack Raymond as Director. He was 44 (67) years old when He died Directing
W. P. Lipscomb as Writer. He was 43 (71) years old when He died Writing
William Hunter as Writer. He was 212 (64) years old when He died Writing
The Great Game (94 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 27, 1930
  • Runtime: 76 minutes