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The Game of Their Lives

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At the 1966 World Cup, outclassed North Korea secured a surprise victory over European favorite Italy, leading to the first-ever quarterfinal appearance by an Asian team. British director Daniel Gordon gains uncustomary access from the isolated North Korean government to interview that team's surviving members. Using their first-hand accounts, he tells the story of an underdog team whose passion for the game and cult-like adoration of their nation's leader led to the victory of a lifetime.

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Bent H A well done movie about a sensational team under incredible circumstances. The movie tells the story beyond the one upset that will be part of World Cup folklore forever. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/02/24 Full Review Audience Member Documentary about the 1966 North Korean football team. They actually get permission to go to North Korea to meet the players, VERY INTERESTING. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Worht watching with the WC going on. Quite a good documentary about the team. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis At the 1966 World Cup, outclassed North Korea secured a surprise victory over European favorite Italy, leading to the first-ever quarterfinal appearance by an Asian team. British director Daniel Gordon gains uncustomary access from the isolated North Korean government to interview that team's surviving members. Using their first-hand accounts, he tells the story of an underdog team whose passion for the game and cult-like adoration of their nation's leader led to the victory of a lifetime.
Director
Daniel Gordon
Producer
Daniel Gordon
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 20m