The Goal(1999)
Can talent overcome social prejudice and caste differences?
The Goal Synopsis
To win a youth soccer championship, coach Anupam wants to add talented Manu to his team. But the child is from a low caste and the son of a thief, and the players and their families reject him. Anupam's duty is to take the talent to the right place.
The Goal (1999) is a drama film directed by Gul Bahar Singh, released on December 30, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Irrfan Khan, Manoj Mitra, Punya Darshan Gupta and Girish Mathur. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Gul Bahar Singh
- Writers:
- Prafulla Roy, Partha Banerjee, Subbir Mukherjee
- Cinematographer:
- Aryan Kanakia
- Composer:
- Chandan Roy Chowdhury
- Status:
- Released
The Goal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Irrfan Khan
as Anupam Singh
Manoj Mitra
- Punya Darshan Gupta
Punya Darshan Gupta
- Girish Mathur
Girish Mathur
Manju Singh
Key crew
Directed by Gul Bahar Singh, written by Prafulla Roy, Partha Banerjee and Subbir Mukherjee.
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The Goal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Goal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Goal online?
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The Goal (1999) is available to stream on NFDC Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Goal?
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The main cast of The Goal (1999) includes Irrfan Khan, Manoj Mitra, Punya Darshan Gupta, Girish Mathur and Manju Singh. The film was directed by Gul Bahar Singh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Goal released?
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The Goal was released on December 30, 1999 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Goal worth watching?
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The Goal (1999) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.