The Game of Their Lives(2002)
The greatest shock in World Cup history
The Game of Their Lives Synopsis
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.
The Game of Their Lives (2002) is a documentary film directed by Daniel Gordon, released on October 21, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Daniel Gordon, Pak Doo-ik, Giovanni Rivera and Eusébio. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Gordon
- Writers:
- Daniel Gordon
- Production:
- BBC Documentaries
- Status:
- Released
The Game of Their Lives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Gordon
as Narrator (voice)
- Pak Doo-ik
Pak Doo-ik
as Himself
- Giovanni Rivera
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
Paul Nicholson
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Gordon, written by Daniel Gordon.
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The Game of Their Lives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Game of Their Lives – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Game of Their Lives?
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The main cast of The Game of Their Lives (2002) includes Daniel Gordon, Pak Doo-ik, Giovanni Rivera, Eusébio and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The film was directed by Daniel Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Game of Their Lives released?
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The Game of Their Lives was released on October 21, 2002 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Game of Their Lives worth watching?
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The Game of Their Lives (2002) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.