November 16
“The night that changed Australian football”
Synopsis
After 32 years of heartache, bitterness and despair, it took just seconds for Guus Hiddink to exude a rare sense of calmness in the Socceroos dressing room. Four years prior to the now famous night on November 16, 2005, a fragile Australian team had been bullied off the park by Uruguay in its quest to finally break its World Cup drought. Intimidated from the moment they touched down in Montevideo in 2001, spat on by locals and then roared off the park by 60,000 manic fans in the Estadio Centenario, they had barely stood a chance. Now older, more mature and — with Hiddink in charge — more professional, things would be different four years on. That change in mentality flows through November 16, a gripping documentary from Richard Bayliss and Ben Coonan that depicts the Socceroos’ journey from West Germany in 1974 to the moment John Aloisi’s crisp spot kick struck the back of Fabian Carini’s net.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Coonan, Richard Bayliss
- Original Title
- November 16
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Fox International Channels
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Coonan, Richard Bayliss
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Ben Coonan
Director
Richard Bayliss
Director
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is November 16 about?
After 32 years of heartache, bitterness and despair, it took just seconds for Guus Hiddink to exude a rare sense of calmness in the Socceroos dressing room. Four years prior to the now famous night on November 16, 2005, a fragile Australian team had been bullied off the park by Uruguay in its quest to finally break its World Cup drought. Intimidated from the moment they touched down in Montevideo in 2001, spat on by locals and then roared off the park by 60,000 manic fans in the Estadio Centenario, they had barely stood a chance. Now older, more mature and — with Hiddink in charge — more professional, things would be different four years on. That change in mentality flows through November 16, a gripping documentary from Richard Bayliss and Ben Coonan that depicts the Socceroos’ journey from West Germany in 1974 to the moment John Aloisi’s crisp spot kick struck the back of Fabian Carini’s net.
Who directed November 16?
November 16 was directed by Ben Coonan, Richard Bayliss.
Who stars in November 16?
The principal cast of November 16 includes John Aloisi, Tim Cahill, Tony Popovic, Jason Culina, Mike Cockerill.
When was November 16 released and how long is it?
November 16 was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for November 16?
November 16 holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).