The Grand Finale
Synopsis
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six populated continents participated in the qualification process which began in September 2003. Thirty-one teams qualified from this process, along with the host nation, Germany, for the finals tournament. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shootout in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. Germany defeated Portugal 3–1 to finish third.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Beckett
- Original Title
- The Grand Finale
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- ECN Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Dave Beckett
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Beckett
Writer
Michael Apted
Director
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What is The Grand Finale about?
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six populated continents participated in the qualification process which began in September 2003. Thirty-one teams qualified from this process, along with the host nation, Germany, for the finals tournament. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shootout in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. Germany defeated Portugal 3–1 to finish third.
Who directed The Grand Finale?
The Grand Finale was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in The Grand Finale?
The principal cast of The Grand Finale includes Pierce Brosnan.
When was The Grand Finale released and how long is it?
The Grand Finale was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.