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Bend It Like Beckham

Film · 2002

Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Gurinder Chadhadirector · writer · producer
  2. Paul Mayeda Bergeswriter · producer
  3. Guljit Bindrawriter
  4. Russel Fischerexecutive producer
  5. Simon Franksexecutive producer
  6. Justin Krisheditor
  7. Ulrich Felsbergexecutive producer
  8. Zygi Kamasaexecutive producer
  9. Craig Pruesscomposer
  10. Jong Lincinematographer
  11. Liora Reichcasting director
  12. Carrie Hiltoncasting director
  13. Barbara von Wrangellproducer
  14. Paul Ritchieproducer
  15. Deepak Nayarproducer
  16. Nick Ellisproduction designer

On screen

  1. Parminder Nagralead actor
  2. Jonathan Rhys Meyerslead actor
  3. Anupam Kherlead actor
  4. Keira Knightleylead actor
  5. Shaznay Lewissupporting actor
  6. Ameet Chanasupporting actor
  7. Pooja Shahsupporting actor
  8. Shaheen Khansupporting actor
  9. Frank Harpersupporting actor
  10. Juliet Stevensonsupporting actor
  11. Archie Panjabisupporting actor
  12. Gurinder Chadhaguest actor
  13. Adlyn Rossguest actor
  14. Alan Hansenguest actor
  15. Andy Harmerguest actor
  16. Bill Ridealghguest actor
  17. Gill Pennyguest actor
  18. Imran Aliguest actor
  19. John Barnesguest actor
  20. Paven Virkguest actor
  21. Saraj Chaudhryguest actor
  22. Tony Woodguest actor
  23. Trey Farleyguest actor
  24. Simon Cliffordguest actor
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From the people who made Bend It Like Beckham

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Through the cast

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