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The Game of Their Lives

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The Game of Their Lives
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PG,1hr 36min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
April 22, 2005
Director:
David Anspaugh
Distributor:
IFC Films
Starring:
Gerard Butler, Wes Bentley, Jay Rodan  ...more
Synopsis: In 1950, most Americans had only a passing familiarity with the game of soccer, even though it was the world's most popular sport, and few athletes in the United States played the game with any particular degree of expertise. However, when an invitation was extended to the United States to participate in the World Cup tournament in Brazil -- the international soccer championship held every four years -- Bill Jeffrey was determined that America participate. In less than two weeks, Jeffrey assembled ... Full Synopsis
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Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
What the cast members lack in sharpened skill they more than make up for in raw gusto and athletic scrappiness (most of the actors have logged a lot of soccer in their pasts). These guys give a sport that is virtually nameless in the movies a good name in this one. Full Review
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Based on 13 critic reviews
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Gerard Butler
Frank Borghi
Wes Bentley
Walter Bahr
Jay Rodan
Pee Wee Wallace
Gavin Rossdale
Stanley Mortensen
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