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 | Freddie Phillips | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Olly Croft | Thanks |
| Sound | Roy Barber | Musician |
| Crew | Dick Allix | Thanks |
| Crew | Ken Parkin | Thanks |
| Sound | Ken Smith | Musician |
| Crew | Chris Ashley | Thanks |
| Camera | David Bridges | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Ray Johnson | Musician |
| Sound | Danny Wood | Musician |
| Sound | Tony Anscombe | Sound Mixer |
| Editing | Steve Stevenson | Editor |
| Sound | John Birch | Musician |
| Production | Linda Cook | Production Assistant |
| Sound | Malcolm Hirst | Sound |
| Production | Mike Wallington | Producer |
| Production | Hilary Sandison | Production Coordinator |
| Directing | John Samson | Director |