This film,based on a stage play was co written by R C Sherrif,of Journeys End game.
Kynaston Reeves is President and Captain of the cricket club. Garry Marsh is the chairman. They are always arguing.
However Laurence Naismith's property company has the area marked out for residential development. He makes a recce of the village. The village are playing their closest rivals at the weekend.
The villagers make known their opposition to the plans.
The fast bowler,who is a carpenter injures his hand so cannot play. So Naismith is asked and agrees provided he can leave by 5.30.
The rivals make 83. The village are on 77for 9 and it is past 5.30. However Naismith agrees to delay his journey and goes in to bat. He is just supposed to hold his end down but scampers a quick single first ball. He is now facing the fast bowler. He contrives nearly every way to get out but survives. Then on the last ball he hits a tremendous six to win the game,and announces that the redevelopment plans are abandoned.
Very entertaining particularly if you are a cricket fan.
It can be viewed at the Reubens library at the BFI South Bank.
Kynaston Reeves is President and Captain of the cricket club. Garry Marsh is the chairman. They are always arguing.
However Laurence Naismith's property company has the area marked out for residential development. He makes a recce of the village. The village are playing their closest rivals at the weekend.
The villagers make known their opposition to the plans.
The fast bowler,who is a carpenter injures his hand so cannot play. So Naismith is asked and agrees provided he can leave by 5.30.
The rivals make 83. The village are on 77for 9 and it is past 5.30. However Naismith agrees to delay his journey and goes in to bat. He is just supposed to hold his end down but scampers a quick single first ball. He is now facing the fast bowler. He contrives nearly every way to get out but survives. Then on the last ball he hits a tremendous six to win the game,and announces that the redevelopment plans are abandoned.
Very entertaining particularly if you are a cricket fan.
It can be viewed at the Reubens library at the BFI South Bank.
