Best of Cricket Related Movies.
2011 cricket world cup is ongoing, so cricket fever all over the world, most of us like cricket, as well as movies, so here you go, here are some cricket related movies,list according to my knowledge, if you know other than this list of movies related to cricket please let me know, your comments are most welcome!
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- DirectorHorace OvéStarsNorman BeatonRobert UrquhartHelen LindsayTo 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.Playing Away was a 1987 TV comedy about two cricket teams. The English team, fictitiously named Sneddington (based in Lavenham, Suffolk) invited a team of West Indian heritage based in Brixton (South London) to play a charity game in support of their “Third World Week.”
- DirectorAdrian BrunelStarsValerie HobsonBruce LesterDavid HorneA picturesque village is threatened with redevelopment by a speculative builder, leading to widespread protest. In the end the builder agrees to settle the future of the village on the result of a cricket match.Badger's Green is a 1934 British comedy film directed by Adrian Brunel and starring Valerie Hobson, Bruce Lester, David Horne and Wally Patch. It was adapted from the 1930 play Badger's Green by R.C. Sheriff. A picturesque village is threatened with redevelopment by a speculative builder, leading to widespread protest. In the end the builder agrees to settle the future of the village on the result of a cricket match.
Badger's Green is currently missing from the BFI National Archive, and is listed as one of the British Film Institute's "75 Most Wanted" lost films. - DirectorJohn IrwinStarsBarbara MurrayBrian NissenGarry MarshA village cricket match begins to assume Homeric proportions.Badger's Green is a 1949 British comedy film directed by John Irwin and starring Barbara Murray, Brian Nissen, Garry Marsh and Kynaston Reeves. It is based on the play Badger's Green by R.C. Sheriff. A company plans a massive development in the quiet village of Badger's Green, angering the existing inhabitants.
- DirectorRoy RichAlfred RoomeStarsBasil RadfordNaunton WayneSusan ShawKicked out of Army Intelligence, a pair of upper class twits set up as private detectives. The result is refined English chaos.It's Not Cricket is a 1949 British comedy film directed by Alfred Roome and starring Basil Radford, Naunton Wayne, Susan Shaw and Maurice Denham. Two incompetent British intelligence officers stationed in Germany let an enemy spy slip through their hands, and are thrown out of the army. They set up a private detective agency in Britain where they cross swords with the spy once again.
- DirectorAnthony AsquithStarsJack WarnerRobert MorleyGeorge RelphSam Palmer is a cricketer about to play the final test match of his career. His schoolboy son Reggie is a budding poet who disappoints him by not attending the penultimate day's play. Unexpectedly, Reggie is invited to the home of poet and writer Alexander Whitehead. Reggie fears he will also miss the final day--and therefore Sam's last innings--but it turns out that Alexander is a cricket lover.he Final Test is a 1953 British sports film written by Terence Rattigan, directed by Anthony Asquith, and starring Jack Warner, Robert Morley, George Relph and Ray Jackson. A number of leading cricketers also appear including Denis Compton, Len Hutton and Cyril Washbrook.
- StarsHugo WeavingGary SweetJim HoltDramatization of the 1932/33 Test cricket series between England and Australia. Played in Australia, the series gained notoriety in Australian and worldwide cricketing history for the fact that the English team (headed by captain Douglas Jardine) applied a bowling technique called "leg theory", or more commonly, Bodyline. This technique involved bowlers bowling the ball directly at the batsman's body, and resulted in many of the Australian team receiving numerous bruises and injuries, with batsman Bert Oldfield sustaining a cracked skull. The series generated much anger and resentment towards the English team within Australia and seriously damaged Anglo-Australian cricketing relations at the time.Bodyline is an Australian 1984 television miniseries which dramatised the events of the 1932–1933 English Ashes cricket tour of Australia.
The producers were George Miller and Terry Hayes. The directors were Denny Lawrence, Lex Marinos, George Ogilvie and Carl Schultz. The scriptwriters for the mini-series were Robert Caswell, Lex Marinos, Denny Lawrence and Terry Hayes. The music for the mini-series was written by Chris Neal and Phillip Scott. Photography was by Dean Semler and Andrew Lesnie.
The 10-part miniseries was a ratings success, and was shown over a four-week period.
The title refers to the bodyline cricketing tactic devised by the English cricket team during their 1932–33 Ashes tour of Australia. - DirectorDev AnandStarsDev AnandAamir KhanEkta SohiniThe DGP of Police discovers a terrorist plot hatched by a sacked cricketer to blow up the stadium where an important cricket match is in progress.
- DirectorAshutosh GowarikerStarsAamir KhanRaghubir YadavGracy SinghThe people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.Lagaan (Hindi: लगान; translation: Land Tax) is a 2001 Indian sports musical film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles. Made on a budget of Rs. 250 million (US$5.5 million), the film was shot in an ancient village near Bhuj, India.
The movie is set in the Victorian period of the British Raj and revolves around the peasants from a barren village who are oppressed by high taxes imposed by the British. They attempt to persuade the British officers to reduce the taxes because of poor agricultural produce. Instead, a wager is offered. If their village team beats a British team in a game of cricket, their taxes for three years would be cancelled. After accepting this wager, the villagers face the arduous task of learning an alien game and playing for a result that will change their village's destiny.
The film received critical acclaim and awards at various international film festivals, as well as many Indian film awards. It also became the third Hindi-language film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film after Mother India (1957) and Salaam Bombay! (1988). It was one of the biggest box office hits of 2001 while its DVD sales were the highest ever for a Bollywood movie up to 2007. In 2010, the film was ranked #55 in Empire magazines "The 100 Best Films Of World Cinema. - DirectorPaul MorrisonStarsSam SmithLeagh ConwellDominic BarklemEleven-year-old David Wiseman is mad about cricket but no good at it. He has the entire kit but none of the skill. So when a Jamaican family moves in next door and builds a cricket net in the back garden, David is in seventh heaven.Wondrous Oblivion is a 2003 British film directed and written by Paul Morrison and produced by Jonny Persey.
Set in suburban south London in 1960, several themes run through the film, though the main storyline concerns the friendship between a young boy, David Wiseman (Sam Smith) who is the son of European Jewish immigrants, and his new next door neighbours, father and Dennis (Delroy Lindo) and young daughter Judy (Leonie Elliott) who are West Indian immigrants. The cement which binds their friendship is a deep love of cricket - but the ride is not always smooth. David finds himself falling for the indifferent Judy, but tensions between other families in the street, and a romantic relationship between Ruth Wiseman (Emily Woof) and Dennis, threaten to break apart the neighbourhood. - DirectorNagesh KukunoorStarsShreyas TalpadeNaseeruddin ShahShweta Basu PrasadIqbal, the deaf and mute son of a farmer, has a passion for the game of cricket and seeks the tutelage of a washed-up, alcoholic ex-player.Iqbal (Hindi: इक़्बाल) is a 2005 Hindi Bollywood film written by Vipul K Rawal and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and was released under Subhash Ghai's new banner, "Mukta Searchlight Films".
The story follows a cricket-obsessed boy from a remote Indian village as he aims to overcome his difficulties and become a cricketer and fulfil his dream of playing for the Indian national cricket team. - DirectorAlison Saunders-FranklynStarsAndrew PilgrimRudolph WalkerJeanille BonterreA sidelined West Indies cricketer fights demons of his past, including a match fixing charge, and learns about love in an unlikely quest to play in a major global tournament and earn the respect of his estranged father, a former great West Indies player.Hit for Six is a 2007 Barbadian sports drama film starring Andrew Pilgrim and Rudolph Walker. A West Indian cricket player, once accused of match fixing, fights to play in an international tournament and earn the respect of his estranged father, a former player.
- DirectorVenkat PrabhuStarsShivaJaiNitin SathyaFriendship, love, and rivalry spice up the game of street cricket in the suburb of Chennai whose zip code give this movie its name.Chennai 600028 is a 2007 Indian Tamil sports comedy feature film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu, making his directorial debut. The film stars actors Shiva, Premji Amaran, Aravind Akash, Jai, Nithin Sathya and newcomers Ajay Raj, Ranjith, Vijay Vasanth, Prasanna, Karthik and Arun in lead roles along with Vijayalakshmi, daughter of National Film Award-winning director Agathiyan, and Christine Zedek, making their acting debut as well. The film was produced by Venkat Prabhu's best friend singer S. P. B. Charan along with J. K. Saravana, a Singapore-based award-winning producer. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Premji Amaran and Yuvan Shankar Raja, respectively.
The film, based on street cricket played in India and focusing on various themes as friendship, love and rivalry in a suburban area, was released on 27 April 2007 and went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. The film's title is derived from the pincode for Mandaveli, a suburb of Chennai, where the story takes place. The success of the film made the relatively unknown actors — Shiva, Premji Amaren, Jai and Nithin Sathya and newcomers Vijayalakshmi, Vijay Vasanth and the director Venkat Prabhu very popular and household names in Kollywood. Upon release, the film was dubbed into Telugu and released as Kodithe Kottalira. - DirectorKaranjeet SalujaStarsZain KhanRahul BoseKapil DevAn orphan kid who goes on to achieve name, fame and above all self belief.Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii (Hindi: चेन कुली की मेन कुली) is a Hindi movie released in June 2007. It stars Zain Khan and Rahul Bose as the lead protagonists. The film's title is taken from lines spoken by Amitabh Bachchan's character in the 1982 film Satte Pe Satta. It is based on the Hollywood movie Like Mike in which a young boy of 13 finds sneakers once belonging to Michael Jordan. The film features music by Salim-Sulaiman and lyrics by Irfan Siddiqui. Cricketer Kapil Dev also makes a cameo appearance in the film. Other star cast like Susheel Parashara, Rajesh Khera, Nasir Kazi appears in supporting cast.
- DirectorSubhash KapoorStarsSanjay SuriMilind SomanMandar JadhavPrincipal Goswami of prestigious Royal Heritage High School recruits his chum, Hari Sadu, to coach his school's five-time winning cricket team, only to let him go following complaints of abuse. Hari approaches various other schools in Tejpur, and manages to convince Principal Saxena of Adarsh Vidya Mandir to coach an impoverished team to face the champions. He will soon realize that apart from being the underdogs, he will also face opposition from the school's coach, Surinder Huda, who detests cricket and would prefer to coach students on traditional Indian sports such as Kho Kho, Khusti, Kabbadi, and hockey; and that his 11-member team will be facing, not only abuse, but more than 11 players from the opposition.Say Salaam India' is an 2007 Indian Hindi language movie, written and directed by Subhash Kapoor, and starring Sanjay Suri, Milind Soman and Sandhya Mridul .
Salaam India is the story of cricket. It revolves around a group of 4 boys and their passion for the game. The boys come from humble backgrounds and limited resources but what they have is a zeal for the game of cricket and undeniable natural talent. They study in the local corporation school where the most important sport on agenda is wrestling…. Taught by Wrestling Guru Surinder Huda- a man driven by hatred for cricket because in his eyes it is cricket that is responsible for destroying traditional sports like Kushti, Kabbadi, and Hockey etc. - DirectorMilan LuthriaStarsNana PatekarDanny DenzongpaParesh RawalDespite of cricket fever, there are two people in India who dislike it's influence over their lives. The first is Dr. Satyajit Chavan, who will not permit anyone in his home nor the hospital to view nor hear anything related to it; and the second is Kashmira, who is recently married to Sarabjeet Singh, and hates cricket as her husband is obsessed with it and has even neglected to be attentive leave alone take her for a honeymoon. Then there is Hemandra Patel, located in England for over 10 years, works as an airport Janitor, but has told everyone he is a Customs Officer, is awaiting word on his becoming a Citizen, but his fate rests with Immigration Officer, Cook, who hates all Patels, including Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Watch how the world cup influences them, and the shock that awaits Hemandra when he finds that his daughter is secretly seeing an English-African male by the name of Silver.Hattrick is a 2007 Bollywood film, directed by Milan Luthria, starring Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen, Kunal Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Danny Denzongpa.
- DirectorChandrakant KulkarniStarsAnupam KherMahesh ManjrekarMandira BediA cricket-loving school-teacher faces challenges after agreeing to marry a doctor.Meerabai Not Out, based on cricket, is a 2008 Hindi Bollywood film that stars Mahesh Manjrekar, Mandira Bedi, Eijaz Khan and Anupam Kher. It is a Pritish Nandy Communications presented movie, directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni.
Mandira Bedi plays a deglam role of a cricket-crazy fan. Anil Kumble will be seen for a small role in the film. According to Mandira "Anil has done a tiny role with me in Meerabai Not Out. The film should release after IPL. I am Meerabai, a cricket crazy fan. Anil is such a charming man… he took my wicket."
The film was released in India on 5 December 2008. - DirectorRegardt van den BerghStarsFrank RautenbachSarah ThompsonMatthew Dylan Roberts"How do you start over once you have betrayed a nation's trust?" The news of Hansie Cronjé's involvement with Indian bookmakers and his resulting public confession rocked the international sporting community. An unprecedented rise to glory was followed by the most horrific fall. A tarnished hero fueled the nation's fury. Hansie, once South African cricket's golden boy, had been stripped of everything he had held dear: a glorious captaincy, the support of his former team mates and the respect of a nation. In its place the stinging rejection of cricket administrators and the humiliating dissection of his life on international television, made his retreat into depression inevitable. Hansie's bravest moment in finally confessing his involvement with bookies had suddenly become a tightening noose around his neck. Hansie explores the very human drama of a man who, after losing everything he has worked for, begins the painstaking journey back to choosing "life". The journey is cathartic. We celebrate with him in his glorious victories on the cricket field but by the same token, we feel the agony of his dishonor and the relief when he finally forgives himself, weeping in the arms of his friend and mentor, Peter Pollock. Amidst the darkness of his downfall, we are inspired by the power his wife's unswerving love, which shines like a beacon of hope. Hansie's journey takes us to South Africa, India and England and his team's fiercest battles are against the mighty Australians. The movie is enlivened through the cultural diversity of its backdrop, with the colors of India, its rambling buildings and beautiful sunsets, adding a notable poignancy to the drama. Like us, Hansie is both glorious and flawed and like him we recognize our need for acceptance and love. Hansie is a movie that will captivate with its human drama, its action-packed sequences and its riveting match-fixing intrigue. But above all the movie will reassure you of the ability of us all to overcome life's difficulties with grace and dignity.Hansie is a feature film, produced in South Africa by Global Creative Studios and directed by Regardt van den Bergh. It is based on the true story of cricketer Hansie Cronje. The movie was released on 24 September 2008 in South African cinemas and the Collectors Edition DVD on 24 November 2008.
Lead actors: Frank Rautenbach as Hansie and Sarah Thompson as Bertha - DirectorStacey EdmondsDoug TurnerStarsJai KoutraeStacey EdmondsAz JacksonA cricket team are dismissed by a moustachioed serial killer with a razor sharp cricket glove and an arsenal of sharpened stumps. One by one the killer exacts revenge for the torment he endured 20 years earlier.I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer is a 2008 Australian comedy-horror film directed by Stacey Edmonds and Doug Turner.
- DirectorAjit Pal MangatStarsHarman BawejaAmrita RaoAnupam KherAn over confident cricketer who ruins his career must prove his worth by starting all over againVictory is a 2009 Indian cricket-based sports film starring Harman Baweja, Amrita Rao and Anupam Kher. It is Harman Baweja's second release after his debut film Love Story 2050, which performed very badly at the box office. The movie was filmed in Australia and India, and is said to be one of Bollywood's most expensive movies to date. Victory tells the story of a struggling cricketer who defies all odds to realize an almost impossible dream.
- DirectorAnurag SinghStarsShahid KapoorRani MukerjiAnupam KherIn a village where girls don't play cricket, Veera puts on a turban and beard and becomes Veer to fulfill her dreams and meets Rohan. And fun begins.Dil Bole Hadippa! (Hindi: दिल बोले हड़प्पा, Punjabi: ਦਿਲ ਬੋਲੇ ਹਦਿਪ੍ਪਾ, English: Heart Says Hurrah!) is a 2009 Bollywood film directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. It stars Rani Mukerji and Shahid Kapoor in pivotal roles in the story about a young woman who pretends to be a man to join an all-male cricket team, with Anupam Kher, Dalip Tahil, Rakhi Sawant and Sherlyn Chopra in supporting roles. The film released on 18 September 2009. The film is loosely inspired from 2006 Hollywood film She's the Man, which is further adapted from Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night.
- DirectorNikkhil AdvaniStarsRishi KapoorDimple KapadiaAkshay KumarA talented young Indian cricket player must defy his father's wishes to play for the side of England, a rebellion his siblings quietly cheer.Patiala House (Hindi: पटियाला हॉउस) is a 2011 Hindi family drama / sports film directed by Nikhil Advani and starring Akshay Kumar and Anushka Sharma. British Asian Actor Armaan Kirmani also makes his debut in this film as Akshay's brother. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Mukesh Talreja, Krishan Kumar and Twinkle Khanna under the banner of People Tree Films, Credence Motion Pictures and Hari Om Entertainment. The film released on 11 February 2011. Theatrical trailer of the movie was premièred with Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan on December 24, 2010. Akshay Kumar plays the role of a fast bowler, loosely based upon Monty Panesar. The film had its premier on 10 February 2011 in Patiala