Football As Never Before
Fußball wie noch nie
Synopsis
In this film, we follow footballer George Best over a 90-minute match against Coventry City, which took place on 12th September 1970. There is no soundtrack and no interview overlaid, just Best doing what he did best - playing football.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hellmuth Costard
- Original Title
- Fußball wie noch nie
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
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Hellmuth Costard
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Hellmuth Costard
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Frequently Asked Questions About Football As Never Before
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Football As Never Before about?
In this film, we follow footballer George Best over a 90-minute match against Coventry City, which took place on 12th September 1970. There is no soundtrack and no interview overlaid, just Best doing what he did best - playing football.
Who directed Football As Never Before?
Football As Never Before was directed by Hellmuth Costard.
Who stars in Football As Never Before?
The principal cast of Football As Never Before includes George Best.
When was Football As Never Before released and how long is it?
Football As Never Before was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.