The Game of Their Lives
“America's finest moment in the world's greatest game.”
Synopsis
During the 1950 World Cup, the hastily assembled U.S. soccer team enters as heavy underdogs when matched up against the highest-ranked team in competition — England.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Game of Their Lives - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-18
Top Cast
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Gerard Butler
Frank Borghi
Wes Bentley
Walter Bahr
Gavin Rossdale
Stanley Mortensen
Costas Mandylor
Charlie 'Gloves' Columbo
Louis Mandylor
Gino Pariani
Zachery Ty Bryan
Harry Keough
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Joe Gaetjens
Patrick Stewart
Older Dent McSkimming
Terry Kinney
Dent McSkimming
Richard Jenik
Joe Maca
John Rhys-Davies
Bill Jeffrey
Jay Rodan
Frank 'Pee Wee' Wallace
Nelson Vargas
John 'Clarkie' Souza
Craig Hawksley
Walter Giesler
Bill Smitrovich
Admiral Higgins
Maria Bertrand
Rosemary Borghi
Marilyn Dodds Frank
Fara Borghi
Thomas Charles Simmons
Joe Calcaterra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Anspaugh
- Screenplay & Story
- Angelo Pizzo, Geoffrey Douglas
- Original Score
- William Ross
- Original Title
- The Game of Their Lives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Bristol Bay Productions, Baldwin Entertainment Group, Crusader Entertainment, Peter Newman/Interal, IFC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Anspaugh
Angelo Pizzo, Geoffrey Douglas
William Ross
Johnny E. Jensen
Bud S. Smith, Ian Crafford, M. Scott Smith
Howard Baldwin, Tereza Gonzalez, Greg Johnson, Karen Elise Baldwin, William J. Immerman
Department Leadership Roster
David Anspaugh
Director
Howard Baldwin
Producer
Greg Johnson
Producer
Karen Elise Baldwin
Producer
Peter Newman
Producer
Ginger T. Perkins
Producer
Angelo Pizzo
Writer
Jane Anderson
Costume Design
William Ross
Original Music Composer
Johnny E. Jensen
Director of Photography
Bud S. Smith
Editor
Ian Crafford
Editor
M. Scott Smith
Editor
Lee Grubin
Editor
Linda Burton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Game of Their Lives
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What is The Game of Their Lives about?
During the 1950 World Cup, the hastily assembled U.S. soccer team enters as heavy underdogs when matched up against the highest-ranked team in competition — England.
Who directed The Game of Their Lives?
The Game of Their Lives was directed by David Anspaugh.
Who stars in The Game of Their Lives?
The principal cast of The Game of Their Lives includes Gerard Butler, Wes Bentley, Gavin Rossdale, Costas Mandylor, Louis Mandylor.
When was The Game of Their Lives released and how long is it?
The Game of Their Lives was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Game of Their Lives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Game of Their Lives was composed by William Ross.
Is The Game of Their Lives based on a book or true story?
The Game of Their Lives is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Geoffrey Douglas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Game of Their Lives?
The Game of Their Lives holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).