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Murderball

  • 20052005
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
10K
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Murderball (2005)
Theatrical Trailer from Think Film, Inc
Play trailer3:31
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28 Photos
  • Documentary
  • Sport
Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
10K
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  • Directors
    • Henry Alex Rubin
    • Dana Adam Shapiro
  • Writer
    • Dana Adam Shapiro(based on an article by)
  • Stars
    • Joe Soares
    • Keith Cavill
    • Mark Zupan
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Henry Alex Rubin
    • Dana Adam Shapiro
  • Writer
    • Dana Adam Shapiro(based on an article by)
  • Stars
    • Joe Soares
    • Keith Cavill
    • Mark Zupan
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    • 69User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 17 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Murderball
    Trailer 3:31
    Murderball

    Photos28

    Keith Cavill in Murderball (2005)
    Scott Hogsett and Andy Cohn in Murderball (2005)
    Scott Hogsett and Andy Cohn in Murderball (2005)
    Andy Cohn in Murderball (2005)
    Mark Zupan in Murderball (2005)
    Mark Zupan and Scott Hogsett in Murderball (2005)
    Mark Zupan in Murderball (2005)
    Mark Zupan in Murderball (2005)
    Mark Zupan in Murderball (2005)
    Mark Zupan in Murderball (2005)
    Scott Hogsett in Murderball (2005)
    Henry Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro in Murderball (2005)

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    Robert Soares
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    Patti Soares
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    Christopher Igoe
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    Jessica Wampler
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    Jeff Nickell
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    Frank Cava
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    Joann Cavill
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    Robert Cavill
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    Scott Hogsett
    Scott Hogsett
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    Bob Lujano
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    Andy Cohn
    Andy Cohn
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    John Bishop
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    Noemia Botelho
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    Philip Botelho
    • Self
    Beth Bourgeois
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    • Directors
      • Henry Alex Rubin
      • Dana Adam Shapiro
    • Writer
      • Dana Adam Shapiro(based on an article by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Over 200 hours of footage was shot for this film.
    • Quotes

      Scott Hogsett: We're not going for a hug. We're going for a fucking gold medal.

    • Connections
      Featured in Murderball (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Thieves
      Written by Al Jourgensen, Paul Barker, Kevin 'ohGr' Ogilvie (as Kevin Olgilvie) and Chris Connelly (as Christopher Connelly)

      Performed by Ministry

      Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) o/b/o itself and Spurburn Music (BMI)

      Courtesy of Sire Records

      By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

    User reviews69

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    Top review
    9/10
    Life in a wheelchair
    I am a person in a wheelchair as well in a small country of the world. It was quite difficult to find a cinema, where I could finally watch it with my mom. It was a great experience. I found it very useful. I really do think that all person in a wheelchair should see this film once. It helps to process the fact of an accident and live together with it in a normal way.

    It also shows great examples of strong, life-affirmation, courage, wisdom and at the same time presents the reality of a handicapped life. I liked the way guys were talking about sex and it was good to see that they found partners even though their state. I also appreciated that the film showed a boy with a fresh motor-accident (Keith Cavill), who had just left the rehabilitation and could not find his place and happiness in his new home. Therefore we could see more stages of "accepting an accident".

    Still, what I have also experienced, that it is easier for men (boy) to be wheel-chaired than for women (girls). As we could see from the film, most of the boys have chosen healthy girls for their partners, and they referred to the fact that girls like to take care of them. It works different in the case of girls.

    And what is very important: sport is something which heals even very sad lives. It gives aim, happiness and meaning for either a healthy person or for somebody with a missing body part.

    I would like to recommend this film to everyone who is interested in a different way of life.
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    • barae
    • Sep 26, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • ThinkFilm (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Storyville: Murderball
    • Filming locations
      • Alexandria, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • MTV Films
      • Participant
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,750,211 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,531,154
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $57,286
      • Jul 10, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,751,895
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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