Up 'n' Under (film)

Up 'n' Under is a 1998 film adaptation of the John Godber play of the same name.

For other uses, see Up and under (disambiguation).

Up 'n' Under
DVD cover
Directed byJohn Godber
Produced byMark Thomas
Written byJohn Godber
Based onUp 'n' Under
by John Godber
StarringGary Olsen
Richard Ridings
Samantha Janus
Ralph Brown
Neil Morrissey
Music byMark Thomas
CinematographyAlan M. Trow
Edited byChris Lawrence
Distributed byEntertainment Film Distributors
Release date
  • 23 January 1998 (1998-01-23)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
BudgetUS$1 million
Box officeUS$12 million

John Godber scripted and made his directorial debut with this adaptation of his play. The film was shot in Cardiff, Wales.[1] It stars Gary Olsen, Richard Ridings, Samantha Janus, Ralph Brown, and Neil Morrissey.

Plot

Up 'n' Under follows the story of an inept pub team from the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' in a rugby league sevens competition in Kingston upon Hull in England. Ex-pro Arthur's only passions in life are his wife and rugby league. When he hears about the 'Cobblers Arms' pub team and their corrupt manager, Arthur bets his life savings with Reg Welch that he can train any team to beat them.

However, the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' can only muster a side of five whose pride lies in their unbroken record of defeat. The pitifully unfit set of men have to accept the help of a coach, who just happens to be a woman. Hazel solidifies their resolve as begs questions of their character.

They have to struggle through adversity, come up triumphant and become a team. They are given a bye to the final of the competition where they have to play The Cobblers.

Cast and characters

References
  1. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/160232/Up-n-Under/overview


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