The Great Game
1953, English. Directed by Maurice Elvey.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Maurice ElveyDirector
- James HayterJoe Lawson
- Diana DorsLulu Smith
- John LaurieMac Wells
- Thora HirdMiss Rawlings
- Sheila Shand GibbsMavis Pink
- Glyn HoustonNed Rutter
- Geoffrey TooneJack Bannerman
- Jack LambertRalph Blake
- Meredith EdwardsSkid Evans
- Alexander GaugeBen Woodhall
- Frank PettingellSir Julius
- Glenn MelvynHeckler
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1953
- Written by
- Wolfgang Wilhelm
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The Great Game runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is The Great Game on?
The Great Game isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Game?
If you liked The Great Game, try The Damned United, Hardball, The Distinguished Gentleman.
Who directed The Great Game?
The Great Game (1953) was directed by Maurice Elvey and stars James Hayter, Diana Dors, John Laurie.