Dinner at the Sporting Club
1978 | 63m | English
Popularity: 0.6 (history)
| Director: | Brian Gibson |
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| Writer: | Leon Griffiths |
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| Vinny Mathews is a small time boxing promoter who struggles with his conscience over what to do with a fighter he knows is unfit to face his opponent. However, Mathews needs sponsorship and this would be the ideal opportunity to mix with the "frilly shirted" sportsmen who enjoy their lavish lifestyle as fighters slug it out as the steak is served! | |
| Release Date: | Nov 07, 1978 |
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| Director: | Brian Gibson |
| Writer: | Leon Griffiths |
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| Production Companies | BBC |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 19, 2026 Entered: May 03, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| John Thaw | Dinny Mathews |
| Billy McColl | John Duncan |
| Patrick Durkin | Patsy |
| Jonathan Lynn | Cyril Benson |
| Ken Campbell | Neville |
| Tony Caunter | Ray Little |
| Maureen Lipman | Sharon Benson |
| John Bardon | Sammy |
| Herbert Norville | Elwyn |
| Terry Downes | George |
| Liam Neeson | Dermot |
| Marilyn Galsworthy | Mandy |
| Nula Conwell | Carol |
| Paul Imbusch | Mr Knight |
| Eric Kent | Inspector Harry Onslow |
| Frank Lee | Lew |
| Stewart Harwood | House Second |
| Vass Anderson | Doctor |
| Jimmy Tippet | Referee |
| Bernard Stone | Diner |
| Marjie Lawrence | Dinny's Wife |
| Gary Davidson | Benham |
| Bill Treacher | Benham's Coach (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Leon Griffiths | Writer |
| David Martin | Editor |
| Austen Spriggs | Production Design |
| Robin Stubbs | Costume Design |
| Deanne Turner | Makeup Artist |
| Alan Dykes | Sound Mixer |
| Colin March | Sound Recordist |
| Brian Gibson | Director |
| Tony Pierce-Roberts | Director of Photography |
| Name | Title |
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| Kenith Trodd | Producer |
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