Diego Maradona
“Rebel. Hero. Hustler. God.”
Synopsis
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Diego Maradona (2019): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-13
Top Cast
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Diego Maradona
Self (voice)
Pelé
Self (archive footage)
Dalma Maradona
Self, Maradona daughter (archive footage)
Daniel Arcucci
Self, sport journalist (archive footage)
Alberto Bigon
Self, SSC Napoli Former Coach (voice)
Gonzalo Bonadeo
Self, sport journalist (voice)
Corrado Ferlaino
Self, SSC Napoli Former President (archive footage)
Ciro Ferrara
Self, SSC Napoli Former Player (voice)
John Foot
Self, historian (voice)
Giannina Maradona
Self, Maradona daughter (archive footage)
Diego Maradona Jr.
Self, Maradona son (archive footage)
Maria Rosa Maradona
Self, Maradona sister (voice)
Giovanni Marino
Self, sport journalist (voice)
Simone Di Meo
Self, camorra expert (voice)
Gennaro Montuori
Self, SSC Napoli fan (voice)
Fernando Signorini
Self, physiotherapist (voice)
Christiana Sinagra
Self, Diego Jr. mother (voice)
Vincenzo Siniscalchi
Self, Attorney (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Asif Kapadia
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto
- Original Title
- Diego Maradona
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- On the Corner Films, Lorton Entertainment, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Asif Kapadia
Antonio Pinto
Chris King
Paul Martin, Julian Bird, Will Clarke, James Gay-Rees, George Pank
Department Leadership Roster
Chris King
Editor
Paul Martin
Producer
Asif Kapadia
Director
James Gay-Rees
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diego Maradona
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What is Diego Maradona about?
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.
Who directed Diego Maradona?
Diego Maradona was directed by Asif Kapadia.
Who stars in Diego Maradona?
The principal cast of Diego Maradona includes Diego Maradona, Pelé, Dalma Maradona, Daniel Arcucci, Alberto Bigon.
When was Diego Maradona released and how long is it?
Diego Maradona was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Diego Maradona?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diego Maradona was composed by Antonio Pinto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diego Maradona?
Diego Maradona holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).