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  • The Game of Their Lives (2005)
  • PG
    101 min | Drama, History, Sport
The Game of Their Lives (2005)
PG
101 min | Drama, History, Sport

Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of the 1950 U.S. soccer team, who, against all odds, beat England 1 - 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no U.S. team has ever won a World Cup title, this story is about the ...See moreBased on a true story, this film tells the tale of the 1950 U.S. soccer team, who, against all odds, beat England 1 - 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no U.S. 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. See less
Director
Writers
Geoffrey Douglas (book) | Angelo Pizzo (written by)
Composer
Cinematographer
Editors
Ian Crafford | Lee Grubin | Bud S. Smith (as Bud Smith) | M. Scott Smith (as Scott Smith)
Casting Directors
Cathy Sandrich Gelfond | Amanda Mackey (as Amanda Mackey Johnson)
Production Designer
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Release date
Apr 22, 2005 (United States)

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78 cast members
Name Known for
Gerard Butler
Frank Borghi Frank Borghi   See fewer
Wes Bentley
Walter Bahr Walter Bahr   See fewer
Jay Rodan
Frank 'Pee Wee' Wallace Frank 'Pee Wee' Wallace   See fewer
Gavin Rossdale
Stanley Mortensen Stanley Mortensen   See fewer
Costas Mandylor
Charlie 'Gloves' Columbo Charlie 'Gloves' Columbo   See fewer
Louis Mandylor
Gino Pariani Gino Pariani   See fewer
Zachery Ty Bryan
Harry Keough (as Zachery Bryan) Harry Keough (as Zachery Bryan)   See fewer
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Joe Gaetjens Joe Gaetjens   See fewer
Richard Jenik
Joe Maca Joe Maca   See fewer
Nelson Vargas
John 'Clarkie' Souza John 'Clarkie' Souza   See fewer
Craig Hawksley
Walter Giesler Walter Giesler   See fewer
Bill Smitrovich
Admiral Higgins Admiral Higgins   See fewer
Patrick Stewart
Older Dent McSkimming Older Dent McSkimming   See fewer
Terry Kinney
Dent McSkimming Dent McSkimming   See fewer
John Rhys-Davies
Bill Jeffrey (as John Rhys Davies) Bill Jeffrey (as John Rhys Davies)   See fewer
Maria Bertrand
Rosemary Borghi Rosemary Borghi   See fewer
Marilyn Dodds Frank
Fara Borghi Fara Borghi   See fewer
Thomas Charles Simmons
Joe Calcaterra (as Thomas C. Simmons) Joe Calcaterra (as Thomas C. Simmons)   See fewer
Julie Granata
Janet Capiello Janet Capiello   See fewer
Mike Bacarella
Silvio Capiello Silvio Capiello   See fewer
Tia Marrie
Alma Flores (as Tia Marie) Alma Flores (as Tia Marie)   See fewer
Ricardo Gutierrez
Salvador Flores Salvador Flores   See fewer
Mike Nussbaum
Johnny Abruzzo Johnny Abruzzo   See fewer
Brooke Edwards
Fiora Abruzzo Fiora Abruzzo   See fewer
Nino Da Silva
Eddie Sousa Eddie Sousa   See fewer
John Harkes
Ed McIlvenny Ed McIlvenny   See fewer
Sal E. Polizzi
The Priest (as Rev. Msgr. Sal E. Polizzi) The Priest (as Rev. Msgr. Sal E. Polizzi)   See fewer
Adriana Fazio
The Widow The Widow   See fewer
S.G. Stratigos
Referee (Simpkins) Referee (Simpkins)   See fewer
Tom Brainard
Lieutenant Austin Lieutenant Austin   See fewer
Gus V. Torregrossa
The Barber of the Hill The Barber of the Hill   See fewer
Joe Erker
"Chubby" Lyons "Chubby" Lyons   See fewer
Derk Droze
Bobby Annis Bobby Annis   See fewer
Brad Coburn
Bobby Ravisi Bobby Ravisi   See fewer
Amanda Kennedy
Adriana Ravisi Adriana Ravisi   See fewer
Tim Vickery
BBC Announcer World Cup Game BBC Announcer World Cup Game   See fewer
Darren Michael Marold
Simpkins Player Simpkins Player   See fewer
Sean Wheelock
Sportscaster Sportscaster   See fewer
John Souza
Self (as John 'Clarkie' Souza) Self (as John 'Clarkie' Souza)   See fewer
Jaxon Stanford
NY Press Photographer NY Press Photographer   See fewer
Brian Eric Alexander
Stadium Attendant (uncredited) Stadium Attendant (uncredited)   See fewer
Stephen Alexander
Sideline Cameraman (uncredited) Sideline Cameraman (uncredited)   See fewer
James E. Ash
All-Star Game Head Referee (uncredited) All-Star Game Head Referee (uncredited)   See fewer
Patrick Belics
Grocery Delivery Boy (uncredited) Grocery Delivery Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Vanna Bonta
Italian Bride (uncredited) Italian Bride (uncredited)   See fewer
Ian Carrington
English Coach (uncredited) English Coach (uncredited)   See fewer
Shawn I. Chevalier
Wedding Guest (uncredited) Wedding Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Bryan Deehring
Soccer Player #1 (uncredited) Soccer Player #1 (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenn Drescher
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Pamela Fischer
Woman in Press Box (uncredited) Woman in Press Box (uncredited)   See fewer
Rosemary Garris
Fan (uncredited) Fan (uncredited)   See fewer
Todd Gwin
Intense Fan (uncredited) Intense Fan (uncredited)   See fewer
Rick Kain
Referee (uncredited) Referee (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Lancia
Simpkins #11 (uncredited) Simpkins #11 (uncredited)   See fewer
Brenna McDonough
Woman in Press Box (uncredited) Woman in Press Box (uncredited)   See fewer
Rob Miley
Simpkins #14 (uncredited) Simpkins #14 (uncredited)   See fewer
Alex Moore
Sports Reporter (uncredited) Sports Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Sarah Maria Newman
Wedding Singer (uncredited) Wedding Singer (uncredited)   See fewer
Candace Nicol
Wedding Guest (uncredited) Wedding Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul M. Nolan
Score Keeper Assistant (uncredited) Score Keeper Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
Nico Oliveri
Soccer Player (uncredited) Soccer Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Perino
Supporting (uncredited) Supporting (uncredited)   See fewer
Patrick Rooney
Jeremy Wellfleet (uncredited) Jeremy Wellfleet (uncredited)   See fewer
Emiliano Ruschel
John Riviera (uncredited) John Riviera (uncredited)   See fewer
Riley Schmidt
Simpkins Ford Soccer Player (uncredited) Simpkins Ford Soccer Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Dave Schuetz
Spectator at the Fence (uncredited) Spectator at the Fence (uncredited)   See fewer
Gary Sedlock
St. Louis Spectator Behind Coaches / Spectator in New York (uncredited) St. Louis Spectator Behind Coaches / Spectator in New York (uncredited)   See fewer
Sean Skyler
Soccer Fan (uncredited) Soccer Fan (uncredited)   See fewer
Deborah S. Smith
Soccer Player Wife (uncredited) Soccer Player Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
Tymica Spiller
Spectator (uncredited) Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Towanda Underdue
Soccer Player Wife (uncredited) Soccer Player Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
Jani Vorwerk
Hotel Guest (uncredited) Hotel Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
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