Playing Away
Synopsis
To mark the conclusion of their "Third World Week" celebration, a cricket team in a small English village invites a black cricket team from South London to a charity game with comical results.
Top Cast
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Norman Beaton
Willie Boy
Robert Urquhart
Godfrey
Helen Lindsay
Marjorie
Nicholas Farrell
Derek
Brian Bovell
Stuart
Gary Beadle
Errol
Suzette Llewellyn
Yvette
Trevor Thomas
Jeff
Stefan Kalipha
Louis
Bruce Purchase
Fredrick
Joseph Marcell
Robbo
Sheila Ruskin
Viv
Mark Barratt
Kevin
Valerie Buchanan
Pat
Jim Findlay
Boots
Julian Granger
Mick
Ram John Holder
Wilf
Patrick Holt
The Colonel
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horace Ové
- Screenplay & Story
- Caryl Phillips
- Original Title
- Playing Away
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horace Ové
Caryl Phillips
Nicholas D. Knowland
Graham Whitlock
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas D. Knowland
Director of Photography
Horace Ové
Director
Caryl Phillips
Writer
Graham Whitlock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playing Away
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What is Playing Away about?
To mark the conclusion of their "Third World Week" celebration, a cricket team in a small English village invites a black cricket team from South London to a charity game with comical results.
Who directed Playing Away?
Playing Away was directed by Horace Ové.
Who stars in Playing Away?
The principal cast of Playing Away includes Norman Beaton, Robert Urquhart, Helen Lindsay, Nicholas Farrell, Brian Bovell.
When was Playing Away released and how long is it?
Playing Away was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Playing Away?
Playing Away holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).