Dinner at the Sporting Club
John Thaw plays Vinny Mathews a small time boxing promoter who struggles with his conscience as to whether or not to provide a fighter for a Sporting Club promotion, a fighter he knows is unfit against an opponent who is way out of his league. However Mathews needs sponsorship and this would be the ideal opportunity to mix with the "frilly shirted" sportsmen who enjoy their lavish lifestyle as fighters slug it out as the steak is served!
- Overview
- Cast
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Dinner at the Sporting Club
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 7, 1978
Runtime
1h 3m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
User Score
10%
Original Title
Dinner at the Sporting Club
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Brian Gibson
Description
John Thaw plays Vinny Mathews a small time boxing promoter who struggles with his conscience as to whether or not to provide a fighter for a Sporting Club promotion, a fighter he knows is unfit against an opponent who is way out of his league. However Mathews needs sponsorship and this would be the ideal opportunity to mix with the "frilly shirted" sportsmen who enjoy their lavish lifestyle as fighters slug it out as the steak is served!
