Golden Gordon (1979)

  • NR
  • 10/17/1979 (GB)
  • Comedy
  • 30m

Overview

Barnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935, who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw is, however, their loyal fan, determined to prevent them from being disbanded after their final game. To this end he recruits the players from the renowned winning team of 1922 who turn up to defeat rivals Denley Moor.

Terry Jones

Writer

Michael Palin

Writer

Alan J.W. Bell

Director

Cast

Michael Palin's headshot

Michael Palin

Gordon Ottershaw
Gwen Taylor's headshot

Gwen Taylor

Mrs. Ottershaw
Teddy Turner's headshot

Teddy Turner

Chairman
David Leland's headshot

David Leland

Football Manager
Ken Kitson's headshot

Ken Kitson

Cyril
John Cleese's headshot

John Cleese

Passerby
Charles McKeown's headshot

Charles McKeown

Goalkeeper

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