''Up 'n' Under'' is a 1998 film adaptation of the

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play of the same name. John Godber scripted and made his directorial debut with this adaptation of his play. The film was shot in Cardiff, Wales. It stars Gary Olsen, Richard Ridings, Samantha Janus, Ralph Brown, and

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Plot

Up 'n' Under follows the story of an inept pub team from the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' in a rugby league sevens competition in

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in England. Ex-pro Arthur's only passions in life are his wife and rugby league. When he hears about the 'Cobblers Arms' pub team and their corrupt manager, Arthur bets his life savings with Reg Welch that he can train any team to beat them. However, the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' can only muster a side of five whose pride lies in their unbroken record of defeat. The pitifully unfit set of men have to accept the help of a coach, who just happens to be a woman. Hazel solidifies their resolve and raises questions of their character. They have to struggle through adversity, come up triumphant and become a team. They are given a bye to the final of the competition where they have to play The Cobblers.

Cast and characters

* Gary Olsen – Arthur * Richard Ridings – Frank * Samantha Janus – Hazel * Ralph Brown – Phil *

– Steve * Adrian Hood – Tommy *

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– Tony * Tony Slattery – Reg Welch *

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– Jack *

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– Ray Mason * Jane Clifford–Thornton – Doreen *

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– June * John Thomson – Stan *

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– Ambulance Man

Reception

The film grossed £3.45 million ($5.8 million) in the UK.

References

External links

* 1998 films British sports comedy films Films set in Yorkshire Films set in the 20th century Television shows based on plays Rugby league films 1998 directorial debut films 1990s English-language films 1990s British films {{1990s-UK-film-stub