The Match
“It's a game of two pubs!”
Synopsis
Romantic comedy set against the story of a grudge football match between two pubs. The prize for the winner of the centenary match is the the closure of their opponent's bar. The Match was mainly filmed around Straiton in Ayrshire.
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The Match - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-17
Top Cast
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Max Beesley
Wullie Smith
Isla Blair
Sheila Bailey
James Cosmo
Billy Bailey
Richard E. Grant
Gorgeous Gus
Laura Fraser
Rosemary Bailey
Ian Holm
Big Tam
David Hayman
Scrapper
Tom Sizemore
Buffalo
Neil Morrissey
Piss Off
David O'Hara
Mechanic
Iain Robertson
Danny Van Boy
Michael Nardone
Dingus
Bill Paterson
Tommy
Gary Lewis
Dead Eye
Ron Donachie
Happy Feet
Pierce Brosnan
John MacGhee
Samantha Fox
Patsy Kennedy
Sally Howitt
Carol McGhee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Mick Davis
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- The Match
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Allan Scott Productions, Irish Dreamtime, Propaganda Films, Rafford Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mick Davis
Mick Davis
Harry Gregson-Williams
Witold Stok
Kate Williams
Pierce Brosnan, Allan Scott, Guymon Casady, Beau St. Clair, Robert Kosberg
Department Leadership Roster
Mick Davis
Director
Mick Davis
Writer
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Allan Scott
Producer
John Frankish
Production Design
Witold Stok
Director of Photography
Guymon Casady
Producer
Chris Symes
Producer
Pam Downe
Costume Design
Kate Williams
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Match
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What is The Match about?
Romantic comedy set against the story of a grudge football match between two pubs. The prize for the winner of the centenary match is the the closure of their opponent's bar. The Match was mainly filmed around Straiton in Ayrshire.
Who directed The Match?
The Match was directed by Mick Davis.
Who stars in The Match?
The principal cast of The Match includes Max Beesley, Isla Blair, James Cosmo, Richard E. Grant, Laura Fraser.
When was The Match released and how long is it?
The Match was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Match?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Match was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Match?
The Match holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).