The Game of Their Lives

Aug 26 2005 PG 1h 41m
Drama, History, Sport

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 yet 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.

Plot

Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of the 1950 U.S. soccer team, who, against all odds, beat England 1 - 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no U.S. 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.

Written by

Geoffrey Douglas, Angelo Pizzo

Directed by

David Anspaugh

Cast

Wes Bentley, Gerard Butler, Gavin Rossdale

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Peter Newman/Interal, Bristol Bay Productions, Baldwin Entertainment Group, Crusader Entertainment, Independent Film Channel

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
The Game of Their Lives - Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
3,599
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
47
Popularity
NA