---
title: "Grand Slam"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/grand-slam-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 119598
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 62
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Grand Slam (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/grand-slam-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Grand Slam is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC Cymru Wales. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Welsh rugby fans chase a French match in a breezy Parisian comedy."

### Why Watch
- Humorous look at fan culture
- Brief, under‑hour‑two runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Appeals mainly to rugby fans
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a mild comedy suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, sports, travel, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Hefin
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC Cymru Wales

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Windsor Davies** as *Mog Jones*
- **Hugh Griffith** as *Caradog Lloyd-Evans*
- **Dewi Morris** as *Glyn Lloyd-Evans*
- **Sion Probert** as *Maldwyn Pugh*
- **Sharon Morgan** as *Odette*
- **Marika Rivera** as *Madame*
- **Dillwyn Owen** as *Will Posh*
- **Alan Chuntz** as *Charles Aznavour*
- **Lowri Buckingham** as *Chambermaid*
- **Marie Claire** as *Air Hostess*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What sport is central to the film?
The story revolves around rugby union.

### Q: Which nation's fans are featured?
Welsh rugby fans are the main characters.

### Q: Where does the film's action take place?
The fans travel to Paris for the match.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Grand Slam — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/119598)
- [Grand Slam (1967 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_(1967_film))
- [Grand Slam (tenis) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_(tenis))
- [Grand Slam (1990) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/87580-grand-slam/prehled/)
- [Grand Slam (1990): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/252864-grand-slam/tvurci)
- [Grand Slam! (1988) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/grand-slam-1988)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*