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The Pass

The Pass

Sometimes winning means losing yourself.

20166.41h 27m

Overview

The night before their debut game, two professional soccer players share a kiss. In a sporting world where image is everything, this surprising ‘pass’ sets the men up for a contrasting decade of fame and failure, full of secrets and denial.

Directed by Ben A. Williams
Written by John Donnelly
Produced by Duncan Kenworthy
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Top Cast

Russell Tovey

Russell Tovey

Jason

Arinzé Kene

Arinzé Kene

Ade

Lisa McGrillis

Lisa McGrillis

Lyndsey

Nico Mirallegro

Nico Mirallegro

Harry

Rory J. Saper

Rory J. Saper

Bellboy

Themes & Keywords

sportshomophobiabased on play or musicalmale homosexualityin the closetfootball (soccer)lgbt

About The Pass

The Pass is a drama, romance film released in 2016 exploring themes of sports, homophobia, based on play or musical, male homosexuality, in the closet, football (soccer). Directed by Ben A. Williams, it stars Russell Tovey, Arinzé Kene, Lisa McGrillis. The night before their debut game, two professional soccer players share a kiss. In a sporting world where image is everything, this surprising ‘pass’ sets the men up for a contrasting decade of fame and failure, full of secrets and denial.

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