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The Great Game

7.319531h 20mMovie

The wealthy chairman of First Division Football Club, Burnville United, makes an unethical approach to a star player of another club, and the ensuing scandal costs him his job.

DirectorMaurice Elvey
WriterWolfgang Wilhelm
ProducerDavid Dent

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Cast · Directed by Maurice Elvey

JHJames Hayter
James Hayter
Joe Lawson
DDDiana Dors
Diana Dors
Lulu Smith
JLJohn Laurie
John Laurie
Mac Wells
THThora Hird
Thora Hird
Miss Rawlings
SG
Sheila Shand Gibbs
Mavis Pink
GHGlyn Houston
Glyn Houston
Ned Rutter
GTGeoffrey Toone
Geoffrey Toone
Jack Bannerman
JLJack Lambert
Jack Lambert
Ralph Blake
MEMeredith Edwards
Meredith Edwards
Skid Evans
AGAlexander Gauge
Alexander Gauge
Ben Woodhall
FPFrank Pettingell
Frank Pettingell
Sir Julius
GM
Glenn Melvyn
Heckler

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The Great Game — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Great Game?

The Great Game isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Great Game on Netflix?

No, The Great Game is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on BFI Player.

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Where can I watch The Great Game for free?

The Great Game isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on BFI Player.