Those Glory Glory Days
Those Glory Glory Days
| 17 November 1983 (USA)
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Girls growing up in 1960-61 London develop a passion for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, the first British team in the 20th century to win the English league and FA Cup "double". Twenty years later, one of the girls tracks down players of the '60-'61 Spurs for a documentary.

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Kidskycom

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

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Gurlyndrobb

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

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Humaira Grant

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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Allissa

.Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

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jdhb-768-61234

Poor old 'Zorplo' simply doesn't get it. This is a genuinely entertaining film, brilliantly scripted, staged and acted, and it captures perfectly not just the mood of the times but also the madness of teenage obsession. As a 60-something male and admitted Spurs supporter, I loved the film the first time I saw it many years ago and I've seen it several times since, never enjoying it any less. It's a wonderful example of British film making at its best, so much better than the modern crash-bang-wallop offerings which seem to believe that loads of nudity and foul language make up for an absence of any real story, acting, humour or irony. Anyone with a Bruce Willis fixation probably won't like it; anyone who likes genuinely good films certainly will.

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sirduke1

If you're looking for a film about football, steer clear of this one! However, if you want to relive those adolescent days of excessive and obsessive behavior, this is what you're looking for. I'm not saying that if you're a football buff then you should avoid this, rather, don't look for technical merit in the accuracy of the soccer content. After all, we all know that Tottenham Hotpsur star "Glen" doesn't spell his name "Hoddlle" don't we? I have no interest in football whatsoever, but I could relate to the central characters totally. This is more than a little thanks to the superb acting of child prodigies Zoë Nathenson , Sara Sugarman, Cathy Murphy and Liz Campion. A reassuring cameo appearance by Danny Blanchflower himself, adds to the sweet ambiance of the picture. To complete the whole scenario, there's Julia McKenzie, and Peter Tilbury with their portrayal of "60s middle class marital and parental psyche" The story revolves around Julia (Nathenson) and her adoration of everything "Spurs" and, in particular, Danny Blanchflower. This being set during the 1960/61 season in which Spurs made their way to winning the first "double" (League and FA cups) of the 20th century.I first saw it on its original transmission by Channel 4 in 1984 and didn't see it again till last night when I watched the DVD. It hadn't lost any of its magic! Many films that are made years later than when they are set seem to have a transparency that lets you see clearly styles and fashions of the period they are made in. What I mean is, a film made 20 years after the "set" always tends to be an "amalgam" of the two periods (Mk3 Cortinas on the road in Quadrophenia and 1960s hairstyles in Battle of Britain to give two examples.) Those Glory Glory Days doesn't suffer this affliction.It's a well made film with an interesting plot line. What more do you need?

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Me

I have a copy of this and it evokes memories of an earlier time when football meant more than just money. It is a tale of four girls passion for one particular football club and their excitement as the season draws to a close at the prospect of doing the double! It is a coming of age tale which reflects the lives of the four girls but one in particular as her family structure starts to disintegrate. Set at the beginning of the sixties it captures perfectly the time period and there is of course the guest appearance by Danny Blanchflower the Spurs legend. If you get the opportunity to see this - take it! It will make you smile.

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kerriehitchcock

I remember watching this on Channel 4 when i was young.I really loved it and I watched it so many times that i knew it word for word and even started to eat brown sauce with every meal.unfortunately the video tape wore out years ago.As a Tottenham supporter I may be a little biased but I think that this is a wonderful film reflecting on the days when football was at it greatest,and watching it through the eyes of a young girl gave an insight to how life really was like in the 1960s.I would certainly recommend to anyone that they watch this film regardless of which team they support.I am trying to find a copy of this film and I look forward to watching it again with my own children.

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