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      The Game of Their Lives

      2003 1h 20m Documentary List
      Reviews 91% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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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
      John Battsek
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 20m