The Golden Vision

Apr 17, 1968

1h 14m

★ 5.0

Overview

The obsessive supporters of Everton FC forsake wives, families and God to follow their beloved team. Meanwhile, the club and its players try to live up to their expectations.

Genres

Comedy

TV Movie

Drama

Production Companies

BBC

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Cast

John Coyne

Bill Dean

Vincent Coyne

Neville Smith

Joe Horrigan

Ken Jones

Brian Croft

Joey Kaye

Syd Paisley

Johnny Gee

Annie Coyne

Flora Manger

Celia Horrigan

Angela Small

Sylvia Croft

Vera Gillan

Muriel Coyne

Patricia Bush

Photographer

Ken Rose

Carol Coyne

Carol Williams

Doreen Coyne

Anne O'Sullivan

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