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The Game of Their Lives (2005) 6.0
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6.0/10 from 1,929 users
Metascore: 47/100
Reviews: 44 user | 21 critic | 13 from Metacritic.com Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of the 1950 US soccer team who, against all odds, beat England 1 - 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no US team has ever won a World Cup title, this story is about the family traditions and passions which shaped the lives of the players who made up this team of underdogs. Director:David Anspaugh |
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Stanley Mortensen
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Gino Pariani
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Harry Keough
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Joe Gaetjens
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Joe Maca
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John 'Clarkie' Souza
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Walter Giesler
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Admiral Higgins
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Older Dent McSkimming
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Dent McSkimming
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Bill Jeffrey
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Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of the 1950 US soccer team who, against all odds, beat England 1 - 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no US team has ever won a World Cup title, this story is about the family traditions and passions which shaped the lives of the players who made up this team of underdogs.
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The match against England in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 19, 1950 was "the game of their lives". See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some mild language and thematic elements | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
26 August 2005 (South Korea) See more »Also Known As:
The Miracle Match See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$175,336 (USA) (22 April 2005)Gross:
$375,474 (USA) (10 June 2005)Company Credits
Production Co:
Independent Film Channel (IFC), Bristol Bay Productions, Peter Newman Productions See more »
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Written by Daniel Indart and William Brendle
Performed by Mitchell Long and Cassio Durate
Courtesy of LMS Records
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When the team arrives in Brazil, the game against England is constantly referred to as the team's opening game. However, in the 1950 World Cup the United States' first game was against Spain on June 25th. The game against England was played on June 29th and was the second game for the Americans. See more »Soundtracks
"Choro Antigo"Written by Daniel Indart and William Brendle
Performed by Mitchell Long and Cassio Durate
Courtesy of LMS Records
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This is a super story with lots of human interest and great soccer footage. Teaches you some sports history that most of the world is unfamiliar with -- especially since most Americans don't think the U.S. HAS a soccer history.
The acting is pretty darn good. They strayed a bit from some of this historical truth -- the Haitian guy was NOT into voodoo. But I guess that's par for the course in any movie. Would have like to know what happened to everyone following the game that is highlighted in the movie, as well as which team won the 1950 World Cup. But it made me go out and do some research -- always a good thing.
Definitely worth watching.