
The Game of Their Lives
The greatest shock in World Cup history
A BBC documentary producer is given unprecedented access in North Korea to chronicle the story of the famed 1966 World Cup team from the North that advanced to the quarterfinals. The feature includes interviews with surviving members of the team, English fans and soccer pundits who saw the North Koreans upset Italy, 1-0.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Game of Their Lives
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2002-10-21
- Runtime: 80 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (9 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC Documentaries
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8387
- Languages: Korean, Italian, English
Cast & Crew

Daniel Gordon
as Narrator (voice)

Pak Doo-ik
as Himself

Giovanni Rivera
as Himself

Eusébio
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Paul Nicholson
as Himself
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Game of Their Lives?▼
The Game of Their Lives is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2002-10-21.
Who are the main actors in The Game of Their Lives?▼
The main cast includes Daniel Gordon, Pak Doo-ik, Giovanni Rivera, Eusébio, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, .
Where can I watch The Game of Their Lives online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Game of Their Lives is available.
Is The Game of Their Lives based on a true story?▼
The greatest shock in World Cup history
What is the IMDb rating of The Game of Their Lives?▼
The Game of Their Lives has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 9 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Game of Their Lives?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Game of Their Lives?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC Documentaries. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Game of Their Lives filmed?▼
The Game of Their Lives was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Game of Their Lives?▼
The total runtime of The Game of Their Lives is 80 minutes.
Is The Game of Their Lives suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Game of Their Lives?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Game of Their Lives.
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