The read
It runs long at 4h 15m.
Synopsis
Exclusive two-disc film documenting the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in the summer of 1997. The unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the team shows the preparations, the training, the fun, the team selection, the 'earthy' language, the bonding, the awesome task of playing and some shocking footage of injuries. Despite securing the series with wins in the first two tests, the Lions remained motivated by the prospect of a 3-0 whitewash, a feat never achieved against the Springboks throughout the century.
Ratings
IMDb8.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Fred ReesDirector
- Duncan HumphreysDirector
Cast
- Martin JohnsonMartin Johnson (Leicester and England)
- Jeremy GuscottJeremy Guscott (Bath and England)
- Scott GibbsScott Gibbs (Swansea and Wales)
- Ieuan EvansIeuan Evans (Llanelli and Wales)
- Neil JenkinsNeil Jenkins (Pontypridd and Wales)
- Tony UnderwoodTony Underwood (Newcastle and England)
- Mike CattMike Catt (England)
- Lawrence DallaglioLawrence Dallaglio (Wasps and England)
- Neil BackNeil Back (Leicester and England)
- Jason LeonardJason Leonard (Harlequins and England)
- Rob HowleyRob Howley (Cardiff and Wales)
- Tim StimpsonTim Stimpson (Newcastle and England)
Stills
Themes
walesenglandscotlandlionrugbyireland