Richard
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Yes... indeed... it... has.I think a film about Cronje either has been made or is in the process of being made.
Yes... indeed... it... has.I think a film about Cronje either has been made or is in the process of being made.
The Sutcliffe/ Blair thing was the first that sprung to mind, tbh.If there was to be a movie made about cricket, what players, moments or teams etc would you like to see?
Bradman could be used I spose, but for drama I vote Warne.
Also Bert Suttcliffe and Bob Blair's stand in SA after the bridge disaster I think it was where Bob Blair's wife died could be a good'un.
Your thoughts?
Sounds like the life of Runako Morton....An angry (But misunderstood) Off the rails teenager finds he has a real talent and liking for Cricket and Starts going to cricket training and soon finds himself in a top cricket club and straghtens himself out were he finds himself getting dropped a lot because of his anger he gets into fights with players which he doesnt start. up to the point he is permamently banned from his top club. He goes back to his old ways He steals to make some money, gambles, drinks has underage *** etc. His love for cricket fades but it doesnt die.
He refuses to play no more and goes through a storyline were he is deeply involved with crime. Nothing seems to change him during this time he goes through brief but moderate temptations to play cricket which become increasingly stronger until the point he trains for a much weaker team which he notices the lack of quality than his last team but the much more enthusiasim and friendlieness and helps them get promoted. It comes to the conclusion were he much choose between cricket and crime. It's his choice. And he chooses...
Lagaan was a truly amazing movie.Anything would be better than Lagaan.
Iqbal. You have seen that, right?Yeah Lagaan is one my favorite movies, i would watch more Indian/Sri Lankan movies if they were about cricket.
Outscores Lagaan TBH.Iqbal. You have seen that, right?
Who?An angry (But misunderstood) Off the rails teenager finds he has a real talent and liking for Cricket and Starts going to cricket training and soon finds himself in a top cricket club and straghtens himself out were he finds himself getting dropped a lot because of his anger he gets into fights with players which he doesnt start. up to the point he is permamently banned from his top club. He goes back to his old ways He steals to make some money, gambles, drinks has underage *** etc. His love for cricket fades but it doesnt die.
He refuses to play no more and goes through a storyline were he is deeply involved with crime. Nothing seems to change him during this time he goes through brief but moderate temptations to play cricket which become increasingly stronger until the point he trains for a much weaker team which he notices the lack of quality than his last team but the much more enthusiasim and friendlieness and helps them get promoted. It comes to the conclusion were he much choose between cricket and crime. It's his choice. And he chooses...
BD vs Aus at Cardiff, best example of David vs Goaliath in cricket.
Well for that kind of story it's really has to go to Ireland.Kenya's, as Tim de Lisle mentioned in that year's Wisden, was far more film-worthy than India's, really.
Dammit, you beat me by 11 hours. There was another pretty ordinary movie that was somewhat centered around cricket affecting fans rather than fans affecting cricketers called Hat-Trick. It was... well... not worth wasting almost-free database space.Iqbal. You have seen that, right?
Sounds like Jesse Ryder....Who?
i think cos iqbal was a bit more realistic..but lagaan was more exciting and so a better movie IMHO..but thats debatable...Outscores Lagaan TBH.
one word......CRAPDammit, you beat me by 11 hours. There was another pretty ordinary movie that was somewhat centered around cricket affecting fans rather than fans affecting cricketers called Hat-Trick. It was... well... not worth wasting almost-free database space.
Hmm yeah, I already knew it would be crap when it released. Never saw that.Dammit, you beat me by 11 hours. There was another pretty ordinary movie that was somewhat centered around cricket affecting fans rather than fans affecting cricketers called Hat-Trick. It was... well... not worth wasting almost-free database space.
It wasn't that realistic--an Indian (deaf as well) making it to the national cricket team on the basis of pure hard work? No way, you need connections! Well, I guess he did have connections with his coach.i think cos iqbal was a bit more realistic..but lagaan was more exciting and so a better movie IMHO..but thats debatable...