The read
It runs a compact 53m.
Synopsis
Mr. Armistead is the referee for an amateur league Sunday Football match. Disliked and abused by all the players he tries to play fair and ensure they follow the rules. By the end of the match he's had enough and really uses his head to show them that he's not as useless as they all think.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael AptedDirector
- Jack RosenthalWriter
Cast
- David SwiftMr Armistead
- Freddie FletcherAlbion Captain
- David BradleyParker Street Goalie
- Duggie BrownAlbion Coach
- Fred FeastParker Street Coach
- Joe GladwinSam
- Anne KirkbridePlayer's Girlfriend
- Gordon McGraeParker Street Captain
- Alan ErasmusParker Street Player
- Bert KingAlbion Linesman
- Susan LittlerJeannie
- Clare SutcliffePlayer's Girlfriend