The Game of Their Lives

Cast: Gerard Butler, Wes Bentley, Richard Jenik, Louis Mandylor, Jay Rodan, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jimmy Jean-Louis, John Rhys-Davies, Nelson Vargas, Maria Bertrand, Gavin Rossdale, Stephen Alexander, Terry Kinney, Mike Bacarella, James E. Ash, Vanna Bonta

Director: David Anspaugh

Rating: PG

Studio: IFC Films

Release date: April 22nd, 2005

Synopsis:

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 small town of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no US 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.

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After successful collaborations on such sports-themed features as "Hoosiers" and "Rudy," director David Anspaugh and writer Angelo Pizzo are teaming for a third time, tackling soccer in "The Game of Their Lives" for...