The Match (1999)
It's a game of two pubs!
The Match is a romantic comedy set against the story of a grudge football match between two pubs. The prize for the winner of the centenary match is the the closure of their opponent's bar. The Match was mainly filmed around Straiton in Ayrshire.
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Top billed cast
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Max BeesleyWullie Smith
Isla BlairSheila Bailey
James CosmoBilly Bailey
Richard E. GrantGorgeous Gus
Laura FraserRosemary Bailey
Ian HolmBig Tam
David HaymanScrapper
Tom SizemoreBuffalo
Neil MorrisseyPiss Off
David O'HaraMechanic
Iain RobertsonDanny Van Boy
Michael NardoneDingusKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinitySports · Football Soccer · ScotlandMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference200491
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Frequently asked questions about The Match
What is The Match about?
The Match is a romantic comedy set against the story of a grudge football match between two pubs. The prize for the winner of the centenary match is the the closure of their opponent's bar. The Match was mainly filmed around Straiton in Ayrshire.
How long is The Match?
The Match has a runtime of 95 minutes.