The Rack Pack

Jan 17 2016 TV-G 1h 27m
Comedy, Drama, Sport

The 1980s snooker rivalry between Alex “Hurricane” Higgins and Steve “The Nugget” Davis, two very different personalities who helped popularise the sport on TV.

Plot

The story tells of the rivalry between Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins - whose natural talent and showmanship transformed the image of the traditional game and captivated audiences across the country - and Steve 'The Nugget' Davis, who under the guidance of manager Barry Hearn dominated the sport throughout the 80s and ushered in a new era of professionalism.

Written by

Mark Chappell, Alan Connor, Shaun Pye

Directed by

Brian Welsh

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Zeppotron, Black Gate Pictures, BBC

Languages

English

Awards

4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,314
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA