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Gridiron UK

Gridiron UK

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Based on a true story in 1985. Derek is a dreamer and a loser. No matter how hard he tries he fails at everything he attempts. Determined to show the world he can succeed at something he forms an American Football team in a country dominated by Soccer, Rugby, Cricket and Fish & Chips. His desire to succeed consumes his life and he is blind to see that his success will lead to him losing everything.

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Budget

$7500000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

03 October 2016

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Michael Dixon

Michael Dixon

Derek

Andrew Harwood Mills

Andrew Harwood Mills

Sean

Dorsey Levens

Dorsey Levens

Coach James

Rebecca Summers

Rebecca Summers

Kym

Stephen Marcus

Stephen Marcus

Eddie

Mem Ferda

Mem Ferda

Sidekick

Anthony Quinlan

Anthony Quinlan

Cadillac

Gil Kolirin

Gil Kolirin

Kiki Kendrick

Kiki Kendrick

Nurse

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