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Coach Pulls Fan From Crowd for Historic Match
12 Aug
Summary
- Movie tells true story of fan playing for West Ham in 1994.
- Anson Boon, Ellie Bamber, and Eddie Marsan star in film.
- Production is currently underway in London.
A feature film titled 'Halftime Hero' is currently in production in London, based on a remarkable true story from 1994. The movie recounts the moment when soccer coach Harry Redknapp famously brought a fan, Steve "Pringle" Davies, onto the field during halftime to play for West Ham United.
Directed and written by Ole Sanders, the film stars Anson Boon as the fan, with Eddie Marsan portraying coach Redknapp and Ellie Bamber in a key role. The production is being helmed by The Saga Company, Scott Free, and Live Nation Studios.
Positioned as "Billy Elliot meets The Full Monty," the film aims to capture the dramatic and heartwarming aspects of this unique event. The narrative follows Steve Davies as he gets a million-to-one shot to improve his life and relationships by playing in a professional game.
