And Now- Bob Geldof - Film

Number One

A photo of a very large cinema poster

Release Year: 1984
Director: Les Blair
Categories: Drama
Running Time: 105 minutes

SYNOPSIS

In this conventional, formulaic tale about a nonchalant snooker hustler who is conned into competing in a national championship, good ensemble acting carries the story beyond its predictable evolution.

Bob Geldof is Harry (Flash) Gordon, the snooker player who hustles games in low-end London halls, picking up a little cash here and there and also getting into occasional trouble. Nevertheless, he is more or less content with his life and his girlfriend (a prostitute who loves him) until promoter Billy Evans (Mel Smith) comes along and convinces him to leave the penny-ante and troubles behind and compete in a national championship for real money.

Big stakes create bigger headaches, and by the time the final game is set to be played, Gordon is faced with a decision to either save his skin and give in to pressure to throw the game, or stick to his scruples and play the best he can.

Number One 8x10 Promo Photo

Title Track :

Savin' Face by Joe Fagin.

CAST:

Ray Winstone - Timmy
Albie Woodington - Paul
Adam Warren - Hooligan
John Turner - Car Repossessor
Jimmy Tippet - The Dealer
Stan Taylor - Committee Member
Mel Smith - Billy Evans
David Squire - Ken McDonald
George Philips - Contestant
Eric Richard - Poker Player
Viviene Ritchie - Makeup Girl
John Reed - Hooligan
Gene October - Tattoed Man
Keith O'Keefe - Marker
Alfred Molina - Detective Constable Rogers
P H Moriarty - Mike the Throat
James Marcus - Detective Constable Fleming
Rupert Massey - PR Man
Ted Lowe - Himself
Mark Jordan - Hooligan
Martin Jackson - Publican
Kenny Ireland - TV Director
Patsy Houlihan - Pete Phelan
David Howey - Brad Brookie
Kate Hardie - Sue
Cassian Hall - Young Hustler
Bob Geldof - Harry "Flash" Gordon
Prunella Gee - Interviewer
Michael Forrest Landlord
Jack Eden - Fat Ernie
Stefan Escreet - Young Constable
Ian Dury - Teddy Bryant
Freddie Davis - Referee
Alan Davidson - Car Repossessor
Phil Daniels - Terry the Boxer
Ron Cook - The Wasp
A J Clark - Mouthy
Stephen Churchett - TV Announcer
Tony Calvert - Hooligan
John Blundell - Terry's Friend
John Benfield - Contestant
Norman Bacon - Tailor
Robert Austin - Doreen's Client
Alun Armstrong - Blackpool Sergeant
Jude Alderson - Girl
Bill Rourke - Blackpool Constable
John Salthouse - Guest Commentator
Alison Steadman - Doreen
Harry Scott - Jimmy the Speil
Terry Andrews - Weighbridge Clerk
Danny Adds - Himself
Mel Smith - Billy Evans
Alison Steadman - Doreen
Alfred Molina - Detective Constable Rogers
Ray Winstone - Timmy
John Williams - Himself

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