The Love Match

The Love Match

7.7IMDb Score
Released:1955-02-01
Genre:Comedy
Duration:83 min
Director:David Paltenghi
Actors:Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Thora Hird, Shirley Eaton, James Kenney
Production:Group 3, Beaconsfield Productions

Overview:

After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.

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