Bend It Like Beckham

August. 01,2003      PG-13
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Parminder Nagra as  Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Keira Knightley as  Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
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

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