Bend It Like Beckham
movie
Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?
Released April 11, 2002
Overview
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.
Cast
Parminder Nagra
as
Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Keira Knightley
as
Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as
Joe
Anupam Kher
as
Mr. Bhamra
Shaheen Khan
as
Mrs. Bhamra
Archie Panjabi
as
Pinky Bhamra
Frank Harper
as
Alan Paxton
Juliet Stevenson
as
Paula Paxton
Shaznay Lewis
as
Mel
Ameet Chana
as
Tony
Pooja Shah
as
Meena
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Paven Virk
as
Bubbly
Crew
Gurinder Chadha
as
Producer
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Russel Fischer
as
Executive Producer
Zygi Kamasa
as
Executive Producer
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Paul Ritchie
as
Line Producer
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Mark Scruton
as
Art Direction
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Barbara von Wrangell
as
Line Producer
Gurinder Chadha
as
Director
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Paul Mayeda Berges
as
Producer
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Sara Neighbour
as
Set Decoration
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Ralph Holes
as
Costume Design
Deepak Nayar
as
Producer
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Simon Franks
as
Executive Producer