Fair Game
Synopsis
It is 1970, there is World Cup and General Election fever. Marco, a wealthy Italian, has come to England to discover his true identity. Carl, a student, is torn between canvassing for the Labour party, watching the World Cup or going on a walking holiday with his girlfriend Ellie. Their paths cross in Preston library and the three take an epic journey across the Pennines.
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Lena Headey
Ellie
Julian Kerridge
Carl
Massimo Bellinzoni
Marco
Prunella Scales
Marjorie
Venantino Venantini
Claudio
Anita Zagaria
Maria
Simone Bendix
Elena
Buonvili Gavino
Monk
Sara Savasta
Maid
Elisabeta Buonsignori
Maid
Polly Hemingway
Carl's Mother
David Ross
Carl's Father
Gabrielle Lloyd
Auntie Alice
Eamon Boland
Uncle Jack
Joseph Long
Giampaolo
Maggie Ollerenshaw
Eileen
David Bradley
Whitby Policeman
Paul Slack
Mechanic
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Dossor
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Bill, Alan Dossor
- Original Score
- John Altman
- Original Title
- Fair Game
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Dossor
Stephen Bill, Alan Dossor
John Altman
Steve Saunderson
John Stothart
Carol Parks, Michael Wearing, Alan Dossor
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Bill
Writer
Alan Dossor
Director
John Stothart
Editor
Carol Parks
Producer
Janice Rider
Costume Design
Alan Dossor
Producer
Rob Hinds
Production Design
Steve Saunderson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fair Game about?
It is 1970, there is World Cup and General Election fever. Marco, a wealthy Italian, has come to England to discover his true identity. Carl, a student, is torn between canvassing for the Labour party, watching the World Cup or going on a walking holiday with his girlfriend Ellie. Their paths cross in Preston library and the three take an epic journey across the Pennines.
Who directed Fair Game?
Fair Game was directed by Alan Dossor.
Who stars in Fair Game?
The principal cast of Fair Game includes Lena Headey, Julian Kerridge, Massimo Bellinzoni, Prunella Scales, Venantino Venantini.
When was Fair Game released and how long is it?
Fair Game was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Fair Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fair Game was composed by John Altman.