John Barnes: Poetry in Motion
Synopsis
'Barnes: Poetry in Motion' tells the story of one of football's most iconic figures, John Barnes, starting from his arrival in England from Jamaica and then being recommended to Elton John's Watford by a cab driver who had seen him play for non-league Sudbury Court. It was while at Watford that Barnes launched his international career and would go on to be capped 79 times for a country that he was not initially eligible to represent. At Liverpool, John would establish himself as one the greatest player in the club's history, winning the league championship and the Football Writers' Player of Year award in two of his first three seasons at the club. Off the field John found a home in Liverpool, forming an ever-stronger bond with the city in the aftermath of the Hillsborough.
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$127K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Kendrick, Luke Massey
- Screenplay & Story
- Luke Massey
- Original Title
- John Barnes: Poetry in Motion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Budget
- $127K
- Production Studios
- BT Sport
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Kendrick, Luke Massey
Luke Massey
Mark Kendrick, Luke Massey
Luke Massey, John Barnes, Sally Brown
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Luke Massey
Writer
Mark Kendrick
Director
Mark Kendrick
Editor
Luke Massey
Editor
Luke Massey
Producer
Luke Massey
Director
John Barnes
Producer
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What is John Barnes: Poetry in Motion about?
'Barnes: Poetry in Motion' tells the story of one of football's most iconic figures, John Barnes, starting from his arrival in England from Jamaica and then being recommended to Elton John's Watford by a cab driver who had seen him play for non-league Sudbury Court. It was while at Watford that Barnes launched his international career and would go on to be capped 79 times for a country that he was not initially eligible to represent. At Liverpool, John would establish himself as one the greatest player in the club's history, winning the league championship and the Football Writers' Player of Year award in two of his first three seasons at the club. Off the field John found a home in Liverpool, forming an ever-stronger bond with the city in the aftermath of the Hillsborough.
Who directed John Barnes: Poetry in Motion?
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion was directed by Mark Kendrick, Luke Massey.
Who stars in John Barnes: Poetry in Motion?
The principal cast of John Barnes: Poetry in Motion includes John Barnes, Keith Allen, Viv Anderson, Robbie Fowler, Glenn Hoddle.
When was John Barnes: Poetry in Motion released and how long is it?
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 47m.