Arrows (1979)
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.
Director: John Samson
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Eric Bristow as Self |
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Chris Ashley as Self - DJ |
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Tony Brown as Self (archive footage) |
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Leighton Rees as Self (archive footage) |
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Alan Evans as Self (archive footage) |
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Nicky Virachkul as Self (archive footage) |
| Sound | Tony Anscombe | Sound Mixer |
| Editing | Steve Stevenson | Editor |
| Sound | Freddie Phillips | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Roy Barber | Musician |
| Camera | David Bridges | Director of Photography |
| Production | Mike Wallington | Producer |
| Sound | Malcolm Hirst | Sound |
| Crew | Olly Croft | Thanks |
| Crew | Ken Parkin | Thanks |
| Sound | John Birch | Musician |
| Sound | Ray Johnson | Musician |
| Crew | Dick Allix | Thanks |
| Crew | Chris Ashley | Thanks |
| Sound | Ken Smith | Musician |
| Sound | Danny Wood | Musician |
| Production | Hilary Sandison | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Linda Cook | Production Assistant |
| Directing | John Samson | Director |