Winning was the only thing on his mind
1974, UK, Colour, 96 minutes
Directed by Fyodor Royal. Written by Darwin Ellis
Starring Terrence Freds, Barnanby Toft, Barbara Regal
A grim drama about professional footballer Barry Cullins (Terrence Freds) who literally cares only about the game. The first half of the film sets up several juicy reasons for his state of mind, from failed love affairs to fatherly over ambition to overtraining-related hallucinations. Viewers may not stick with the film in the second half when it’s revealed that his obsession is due simply to being a bit dim. Close equivalent: watching an actual footballer being interviewed.
Watch out for – the teeth and the haircuts.
Quote – “Ooo cares about dat war, eh? Vietnamers aren’t no good at football, woof, their team right stinks.”
Reviewed by R.P. Thunderdunk
