The Game of Their Lives

The Game of Their Lives (released on DVD as The Miracle Match) is a 2005 American drama film directed by David Anspaugh. The screenplay by Angelo Pizzo is based on the book of the same title by Geoffrey Douglas. The film details the true story of the 1950 US soccer team which, against all odds, beat England 1-0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil during the World Cup. The story is about the family traditions and passions that shaped the players... more

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  • Apr 22, 2005

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  • 101 min (60.6 hs )

Estimated budget:

  • 20,000,000 (US$)

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David Anspaugh

David Anspaugh (born September 24, 1946) is an Emmy Award-winning American television and film director. Born in Decatur, Indiana, Anspaugh studied at Indiana University and the USC School of Cinematic Arts, after which he taught high school in Colorado. His work as an associate producer on...

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