Cup Fever
Synopsis
The children of Barton United are trying to win the cup in their local football (soccer) league. Nasty councillor Mr Bates doesn't like them and wants the team his son plays for to win instead so he makes life as difficult as he can for them. But Barton United are offered help by the local professional team that just happens to be Manchester United with boss man Matt Busby.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bracknell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Bracknell
- Original Score
- Bill McGuffie
- Original Title
- Cup Fever
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bracknell
David Bracknell
Bill McGuffie
John Coquillon
John Bloom
Roy Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
David Bracknell
Director
David Bracknell
Writer
Roy Simpson
Producer
Bill McGuffie
Original Music Composer
John Bloom
Editor
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cup Fever
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What is Cup Fever about?
The children of Barton United are trying to win the cup in their local football (soccer) league. Nasty councillor Mr Bates doesn't like them and wants the team his son plays for to win instead so he makes life as difficult as he can for them. But Barton United are offered help by the local professional team that just happens to be Manchester United with boss man Matt Busby.
Who directed Cup Fever?
Cup Fever was directed by David Bracknell.
Who stars in Cup Fever?
The principal cast of Cup Fever includes Bernard Cribbins, Sonia Graham, Dermot Kelly, David Lodge, Johnnie Wade.
When was Cup Fever released and how long is it?
Cup Fever was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Cup Fever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cup Fever was composed by Bill McGuffie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cup Fever?
Cup Fever holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).