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Up 'n' Under is a British film of genre Comedy with Gary Olsen
Up 'n' Under (1998)
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Add to a movie listUp 'n' Under is a 1998 film adaptation of the John Godber play of the same title.
John Godber scripted and made his directorial debut with this adaptation of his play. The film was shot in Cardiff, Wales.
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Up 'n' Under follows the story of an inept pub team from the 'Wheatsheaf Arms' in a rugby league sevens competition in Kingston upon Hull 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.Actors
Gary Olsen
(Arthur Hoyle)
Griff Rhys Jones
(Ray Mason, Radio York commentator)
Richard Ridings
(Frank)
Samantha Womack
(Hazel Scott)
Ralph Brown
(Phil)
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