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UK film classification.htm  From the Ashes

From The Ashes is an uplifting and remarkable tale of a summer that changed English sport forever. In July 1981, rioting and discontent ruled the streets of England. On the playing fields, England was 1-0 down after two tests against old enemy, Australia, and iconic all-rounder Ian Botham, had resigned as English captain, hours before being pushed. Watching on was opposing Captain, Kim Hughes, the Golden Boy of Australian sport. Brilliant and eloquent, he seemed to be a master of the universe. With English cricket on the brink, bookmakers offered odds of 500-1 against an English win in the 3rd test. Yet, Botham would not lie down and rediscovered his cavalier flair in a series of remarkable, match-winning performances that defined him and saw The Ashes returned home. Packed with match action and interviews with the chief protagonists - including Botham, Gower, Willis, Marsh, Hughes and more...

Duration
92 Minutes
Author(s)
James Erskine
Director
James Erskine
Cast
Ian Botham....Himself
Tom Hardy....Narrator
Kim Hughes....Himself
Rodney Marsh....Himself
Dickie Bird....Himself
Gideon Haigh....Himself
Genres
Documentary
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