The Cup(1999)
ཕོར་པ།
Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.
The Cup Synopsis
While the World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery in India. The atmosphere of serene contemplation is soon disrupted by soccer fever, as the two students desperately seek a TV to watch the final.
The Cup (1999) is a comedy film directed by Khyentse Norbu, released on October 28, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Orgyen Tobgyal, Neten Chokling, Jamyang Lodro and Lama Chonjor. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Khyentse Norbu
- Writers:
- Khyentse Norbu
- Producers:
- Raymond Steiner, Malcolm Watson, Pema Wangchuck
- Cinematographer:
- Paul J. Warren
- Composer:
- Douglas Mills
- Production:
- Palm Pictures, Coffee Stain Productions, HanWay Films
- Status:
- Released
The Cup (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Cup before you stream it.
The Cup Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Orgyen Tobgyal
Orgyen Tobgyal
as Geko
- Neten Chokling
Neten Chokling
as Lodo
- Jamyang Lodro
Jamyang Lodro
as Orgyen
- Lama Chonjor
Lama Chonjor
as Abbot
- Lama Godhi
Lama Godhi
as Old Lama
- Jamyang Nyima
Jamyang Nyima
as Sleeping Monk
Tracy Mann
as Newsreader
- Dorje
Dorje
as TV House Spectator
- Ugyen Dorji
Ugyen Dorji
as TV House Spectator
- Tshewang Dendup
Tshewang Dendup
as TV House Spectator
Key crew
Directed by Khyentse Norbu, written by Khyentse Norbu, produced by Raymond Steiner, Malcolm Watson and Pema Wangchuck.
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The Cup Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Cup – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cup online?
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The Cup (1999) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cup?
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The main cast of The Cup (1999) includes Orgyen Tobgyal, Neten Chokling, Jamyang Lodro, Lama Chonjor and Lama Godhi. The film was directed by Khyentse Norbu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cup released?
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The Cup was released on October 28, 1999 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Cup worth watching?
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The Cup (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Cup?
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Yes. The official The Cup trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.