Summaries

A football star jailed for assault leads a group of inmates in a match against prison guards.

Disgraced ex-England captain (Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan) is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. Whilst in jail, he doesn't receive any favours because of his celebrity status in the outside world. He is out numbered and many prisoners constantly barrage him with insults for letting down his country in a crucial World Cup game. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. These prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards. The prisoners are lead by Danny and the whole of the prison, guards aside, are behind them. Game on.—James Phillips

Details

Keywords
  • prison
  • soccer
  • remake of american film
  • soccer match
  • soccer player
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Sport
Release date Dec 25, 2001
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Production companies Paramount Pictures The Ruddy Morgan Organization Brad Grey Pictures

Box office

Budget $2500000
Gross US & Canada $92770
Gross worldwide $7310206

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 39m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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