Dinner at The Sporting Club

Dinner at The Sporting Club

63 mins | Drama, Comedy | Nov. 7, 1978

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!

Dinner at The Sporting Club

63 mins | Drama, Comedy | Nov. 7, 1978

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!
Producers BBC
Original title Dinner at The Sporting Club
Directors Brian Gibson
Writers Leon Griffiths

Cast

John Thaw

as Dinny Mathews

Billy McColl

as John Duncan

Patrick Durkin

as Patsy

Jonathan Lynn

as Cyril Benson

Ken Campbell

as Neville

Tony Caunter

as Ray Little

Maureen Lipman

as Sharon Benson

John Bardon

as Sammy

Herbert Norville

as Elwyn

Terry Downes

as George

Liam Neeson

as Dermot

Nula Conwell

as Carol

Paul Imbusch

as Mr Knight

Eric Kent

as Inspector Harry Onslow

Frank Lee

as Lew

Stewart Harwood

as House Second

Vass Anderson

as Doctor

Jimmy Tippet

as Referee

Bernard Stone

as Diner

Marjie Lawrence

as Dinny's Wife

Gary Davidson

as Benham

Bill Treacher

as Benham's Coach (uncredited)