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Release Year1955
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes5
DirectorDavid Paltenghi
WritersGlenn Melvyn, Geoffrey Orme
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Love Match
About The Love Match
After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.
Directed by David Paltenghi, The Love Match leans on a strong ensemble — Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Thora Hird — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1955.
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