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Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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7.3/10
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Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006)
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The rise and fall of the N.Y. Cosmos. The soccer team that brought Pele to America; against the backdrop of N.Y. City in the 70's.The rise and fall of the N.Y. Cosmos. The soccer team that brought Pele to America; against the backdrop of N.Y. City in the 70's.The rise and fall of the N.Y. Cosmos. The soccer team that brought Pele to America; against the backdrop of N.Y. City in the 70's.
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    • Paul Crowder(co-director)
    • John Dower(co-director)
    • John Dower(story)
    • Mark Monroe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pelé(archive footage)
    • Giorgio Chinaglia
    • Matt Dillon(voice)
    • Paul Crowder(co-director)
    • John Dower(co-director)
    • John Dower(story)
    • Mark Monroe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pelé(archive footage)
    • Giorgio Chinaglia
    • Matt Dillon(voice)
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    • 13User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
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    Pelé in Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006)
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006)
    Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006)
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006)
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006)
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    Pelé
    Pelé
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Giorgio Chinaglia
    • Self
    Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Ahmet Ertegun
    Ahmet Ertegun
    • Self
    Nesuhi Ertegün
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Clive Toye
    • Self
    Shep Messing
    • Self
    Peppe Pinton
    • Self
    Werner Roth
    • Self
    Jay Emmett
    • Self
    Phil Woosnam
    • Self
    Raphael de la Sierra
    • Self
    Carlos Alberto
    Carlos Alberto
    • Self
    Franz Beckenbauer
    Franz Beckenbauer
    • Self
    Marv Albert
    Marv Albert
    • Self
    Johan Cruijff
    Johan Cruijff
    • Self
    • (as Johan Cruyff)
    Rose Ganguzza
    Rose Ganguzza
    • Self
    Mia Hamm
    Mia Hamm
    • Self
      • Paul Crowder(co-director)
      • John Dower(co-director)
      • John Dower(story)
      • Mark Monroe(screenplay) (story)
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    • Trivia
      Pelé declined to participate in the documentary when the producers balked at his $100,000 fee.
    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the credits, a pair of "super fans" re-enact the Cosmos cheer.
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      Written by Steve Cobby and David McSherry
      Performed by Fila Brazillia
      Courtesy of Twentythree Records Ltd

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    9/10
    Outrageous and Wonderful!
    Wow! What a blast from the past! I spent 5 years of my life working for the Cosmos in their ticket office- 1978-1983. I missed the early years, but got a real education from watching this film. It brought back great memories of the years I did spend there. When did we all get so old? If they hadn't given names on the bottom of the screen, I wouldn't have recognized half the people being interviewed.The clips of Pele and the early days of the Cosmos were a pleasure to see. Giorgio, well, I always considered him a bad guy, even more after seeing this film. I consider this a must see for anyone who was a Cosmos fan and a great education in U.S. soccer history for the younger folks!
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    • Jul 5, 2006

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      • July 7, 2006 (United States)
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      • Passion Pictures
      • Cactus Three
      • ESPN Original Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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