Mel Smith

Blackball Mel Smith

Mel Smith directs a very English cast in this light-comedy based loosely on the story of Bowler Cliff Starkey (Paul Kaye). Starkey dreams of playing for England however, he just can't keep out of trouble and has always preferred following his own rules - much to the disapproval of the stuck-up local bowls club in Torquay. But when Rick Schwartz (Vince Vaughn), an American sports agent, takes Cliff under his wing he becomes a national hero...