Arrows (1979)

  • U
  • 01/01/1979 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 32m

Overview

In 1979 filmmaker John Samson went on the road with a 22-year-old Eric Bristow, one of the rising stars of British darts. This film depicts Bristow between major competitions as he travels around the pubs and working men's clubs of Britain, challenging the local heroes and playing exhibition matches. Bristow takes on all-comers and breezily faces down a belligerent local radio host.

John Samson

Director

Cast

Eric Bristow's headshot

Eric Bristow

Self
Chris Ashley's headshot

Chris Ashley

Self - DJ
Tony Brown's headshot

Tony Brown

Self (archive footage)
Leighton Rees's headshot

Leighton Rees

Self (archive footage)
Alan Evans's headshot

Alan Evans

Self (archive footage)
Nicky Virachkul's headshot

Nicky Virachkul

Self (archive footage)

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