Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos 18 years old
The untold story of the team that had America at its feet.
In the 1970s the North American Soccer League marked the first attempt to introduce soccer to American sports fans. While most teams had only limited success at best, one managed to break through to genuine mainstream popularity - the New York Cosmos. The brainchild of Steve Ross (Major executive at Warner Communications) and the Ertegun brothers (Founders of Atlantic Records), the Cosmos got off to a rocky start in 1971, but things changed in 1975 when the world's most celebrated soccer star, the Brazilian champion Pele, signed with the Cosmos for a five-million-dollar payday. With the arrival of Pele, the Cosmos became a hit and the players became the toast of the town, earning their own private table at Studio 54. A number of other international soccer stars were soon lured to the Cosmos, including Franz Beckenbauer, Rodney Marsh, and Carlos Alberto, but with the turn of the decade, the team began losing favor with fans and folded in 1985.
Credits
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Matt Dillon He was 41, now 60 years old | as Narrator (Voice) |
| Pelé He was 65, now 84 years old | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Giorgio Chinaglia He was 58, 65 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Raphael de la Sierra | as Himself |
| Clive Toye He was 74, now 92 years old | as Himself |
| Jay Emmett | as Himself |
| Ahmet Ertegun was 82, 83 years old when died | as Himself |
| Peppe Pinton | as Himself |
| Franz Beckenbauer He was 60, now 79 years old | as Himself |
| Shep Messing He was 56, now 75 years old | as Himself |
| Phil Woosnam He was 73, 80 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Nesuhi Ertegun was 88, 71 years old when died | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Werner Roth He was 57, now 76 years old | as Himself |
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Paul Crowder as Director. He was 43 (now 61) years old | Directing |
| Mark Monroe as Screenplay. | Writing |
| John Dower as Director. He was 186 (27) years old when He died | Directing |
| John Dower as Screenplay. He was 186 (27) years old when He died | Writing |
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (18 years)
The untold story of the team that had America at its feet.
- Release day: Sunday, January 01, 2006
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Budget: 1000000.00