Arrows
Synopsis
In 1979 filmmaker John Samson went on the road with a 22-year-old Eric Bristow, one of the rising stars of British darts. This film depicts Bristow between major competitions as he travels around the pubs and working men's clubs of Britain, challenging the local heroes and playing exhibition matches. Bristow takes on all-comers and breezily faces down a belligerent local radio host.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Samson
- Original Score
- Freddie Phillips
- Original Title
- Arrows
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- BBC, First Picture Company, Visual Programme Systems, G.T.O. Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Samson
Freddie Phillips
David Bridges
Steve Stevenson
Mike Wallington
Department Leadership Roster
Freddie Phillips
Original Music Composer
David Bridges
Director of Photography
Steve Stevenson
Editor
Mike Wallington
Producer
John Samson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arrows
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What is Arrows about?
In 1979 filmmaker John Samson went on the road with a 22-year-old Eric Bristow, one of the rising stars of British darts. This film depicts Bristow between major competitions as he travels around the pubs and working men's clubs of Britain, challenging the local heroes and playing exhibition matches. Bristow takes on all-comers and breezily faces down a belligerent local radio host.
Who directed Arrows?
Arrows was directed by John Samson.
Who stars in Arrows?
The principal cast of Arrows includes Eric Bristow, Chris Ashley, Tony Brown, Leighton Rees, Alan Evans.
When was Arrows released and how long is it?
Arrows was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Arrows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arrows was composed by Freddie Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arrows?
Arrows holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).