Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business (1988)
Overview
A documentary following future seven time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry as a teenager in the run up to and aftermath of his first ever ranking event win at the Rothmans Grand Prix.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.033 |
Directed By
Mike Alexander
Crew
Mike Alexander
Nicky Ash
Allan Brereton
Tony Anscombe
Martin Singleton
Alan Stewart
Alex MacKenzie
Ian Adams
Mark Littlewood
Fiona MacDonald
James Hunter
TOP CAST
Stephen Hendry
Self
Ian Doyle
Self
Steve Davis
Self
Jimmy White
Self
Joe Johnson
Self
Clive Everton
Self
Len Ganley
Self
Mike Hallett
Self
Ted Lowe
Self
John Parrott
Self
Dennis Taylor
Self
Tony Knowles
Self
Jack Karnehm
Self
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