The Penalty King
Who needs eyes when you've got balls?!
2006 · 1h 30m · N/A
Comedy
Directed by
Chris Cook
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The Penalty King
Overview
Lee, a soccer player who descends into depression when he goes blind, is encouraged to take up the game again by a maverick American and the inspiration of Leeds Utd legend, Billy Bremner.
Director and cast
- Chris Cook Director
- Nick Bartlett as Lee Vaughan
- Clare Grogan as Sandra Reeves
- Peter Lorimer as Leeds United Fan
- Patrick Micallef as Charlie Howard
- Jane Peachey as Gina Blackwell
- Dave Mounfield as Derek the Manager
- Duncan Henderson as Jim the Psycho Postman
- Daniel Rabin as Jason Thompsett
- Samantha Beckinsale as Maddie Vaughan
- Frank Jarvis as Mr. McClintock
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