The Game of Their Lives

The Game of Their Lives (2002)

October 21st, 20021h 20min

Documentary
68%

Overview

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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