The Penalty King (2006)
Overview
Lee, a soccer player who descends into depression when he goes blind, is encouraged to take up the game again by a maverick American and the inspiration of Leeds Utd legend, Billy Bremner.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.67 |
Directed By
Chris Cook
Crew
Matthew Greener
Chris Cook
Charlie Bowden
Jan Dupree
Chris Cook
TOP CAST
Nick Bartlett
Lee Vaughan
Patrick Micallef
Charlie Howard
Jane Peachey
Gina Blackwell
Frank Jarvis
Mr. McClintock
Tara Keatley
Daniella Funnell
Nick Dutton
Aaron the Technician
Nathan Robinson
Auto-Paints Barcelona Player
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