The Penalty King

Nov 7, 2006

1h 30m

★ 5.0

Who needs eyes when you've got balls?!

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Maverik Motion Pictures

Twin Track Films

The Penalty King Trailers

Cast

Lee Vaughan

Nick Bartlett

Sandra Reeves

Clare Grogan

Leeds United Fan

Peter Lorimer

Charlie Howard

Patrick Micallef

Gina Blackwell

Jane Peachey

Derek the Manager

Dave Mounfield

Jim the Psycho Postman

Duncan Henderson

Jason Thompsett

Daniel Rabin

Maddie Vaughan

Samantha Beckinsale

Mr. McClintock

Frank Jarvis

Denis Cleghorn

Des McAleer

Shelley De Moussin

Roz McCutcheon

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