The Game of Their Lives (2002)

10/21/2002 (GB) • 1h 20m

Documentary

The greatest shock in World Cup history

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.

Top Billed Cast

Daniel Gordon

Narrator (voice)

Pak Doo-ik

Himself

Eusébio

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

football (soccer)

north korea

north korean

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