The read
It runs a compact 32m.
Synopsis
In 1979 filmmaker John Samson went on the road with a 22-year-old Eric Bristow, one of the rising stars of British darts. This film depicts Bristow between major competitions as he travels around the pubs and working men's clubs of Britain, challenging the local heroes and playing exhibition matches. Bristow takes on all-comers and breezily faces down a belligerent local radio host.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Freddie PhillipsOriginal Music Composer
- John SamsonDirector
Cast
- Eric BristowSelf
- Chris AshleySelf - DJ
- Tony BrownSelf (archive footage)
- Leighton ReesSelf (archive footage)
- Alan EvansSelf (archive footage)
- Nicky VirachkulSelf (archive footage)
Themes
sportsbritish pubdarts