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The Match

  • 20202020
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
569
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Armand Assante, Franco Nero, Caspar Phillipson, and Filip Tallhamn in The Match (2020)
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Inspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Adolf Hitler's birthday. A match the prison... Read allInspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Adolf Hitler's birthday. A match the prisoners are determined to win, no matter what happensInspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Adolf Hitler's birthday. A match the prisoners are determined to win, no matter what happens
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
569
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Dominik Sedlar
    • Jakov Sedlar
  • Writers
    • Gary Hertz
    • Stephen Ollendorff
    • Dominik Sedlar
  • Stars
    • Franco Nero
    • Caspar Phillipson
    • Armand Assante
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  • Directors
    • Dominik Sedlar
    • Jakov Sedlar
  • Writers
    • Gary Hertz
    • Stephen Ollendorff
    • Dominik Sedlar
  • Stars
    • Franco Nero
    • Caspar Phillipson
    • Armand Assante
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Trailer 2:05
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    The Match
    Trailer 2:05
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    Photos16

    The Match (2020)
    Armand Assante, Franco Nero, Caspar Phillipson, and Andrej Dojkic in The Match (2020)
    Viktor Kulhanek, Ivan Colaric, Nikolai Nedergaard, Niksa Kuselj, Caspar Phillipson, Andrej Dojkic, Filip Tallhamn, Pasko Vukasovic, and Lujo Kuncevic in The Match (2020)
    Franco Nero and Branimir Bobinac in The Match (2020)
    Robert Maaser in The Match (2020)
    Caspar Phillipson, Markus Gertken, and Philippe Reinhardt in The Match (2020)
    Caspar Phillipson in The Match (2020)
    Viktor Kulhanek in the Match
    Viktor Kulhanek in The Match
    Viktor Kulhanek in The Match
    Viktor Kulhanek in The Match
    Viktor Kulhanek in The Match

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    Franco Nero
    Franco Nero
    • Old Brankoas Old Branko
    Caspar Phillipson
    Caspar Phillipson
    • Colonel Franzas Colonel Franz
    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Commanderas Commander
    Markus Gertken
    Markus Gertken
    • Generalas General
    Viktor Kulhanek
    Viktor Kulhanek
    • Young Brankoas Young Branko
    Andrej Dojkic
    Andrej Dojkic
    • Laszlo Horvathas Laszlo Horvath
    Filip Tallhamn
    Filip Tallhamn
    • Karolyi Faracoas Karolyi Faraco
    Philippe Reinhardt
    Philippe Reinhardt
    • Henckelas Henckel
    Milton Welsh
    Milton Welsh
    • Peteras Peter
    Pasko Vukasovic
    • Tiboras Tibor
    Inva Mula
    • Magda Stekelyas Magda Stekely
    Mark Viduka
    Mark Viduka
    • Football coachas Football coach
    Niksa Kuselj
    • Andreasas Andreas
    Andrea Zirio
    Andrea Zirio
    • Sandor Stekelyas Sandor Stekely
    Robert Maaser
    Robert Maaser
    • Hans Gruberas Hans Gruber
    Adi Prohic
    • German soldier #1as German soldier #1
    Bernard Tomic
    • Jakobas Jakob
    Ivan Colaric
    • Jankoas Janko
    • Directors
      • Dominik Sedlar
      • Jakov Sedlar
    • Writers
      • Gary Hertz
      • Stephen Ollendorff
      • Dominik Sedlar
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    • Trivia
      A character of the same name, Hans Gruber, was played by Robert Maaser in the 1988s Die Hard played by Alan Rickman.
    • Goofs
      Space Boots -- Low-cut (below the ankle) football boots/ soccer cleats were not invented until 1954, ten years after this movie takes place. The boots worn in the game are very modern, with the collared pair shown at 1:48:20 coming out at least 70 years after the game.

      Which Way Did He Go? -- Kick-offs could not go backward in 1944. First pass had to be forward from 1883-2016.

      Clothes Maketh Man -- The goalkeeper is wearing the same jersey as his team, which was (and still is) against the rules.

    User reviews10

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    Top review
    4/10
    Cast and Direction Lacking
    Although a Great Story, this Film is Disappointing.

    A Docu-Drama or TV Movie maybe but not suited for the Big Screen. Insufficient Production Values, wooden acting, clearly shouts Low-Budget with obscure actors, some we don't even see anymore like Franco Nero and Armand Assante.

    Unsuficient Effort Overall.
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    • Jul 14, 2021

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    • Release date
      • November 15, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Croatia
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La Disputa
    • Filming locations
      • Croatia
    • Production companies
      • Ineomedia
      • Nexus Production
      • Ollendorff Center
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,261
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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