The Game of Their Lives 22 years old

The greatest shock in World Cup history

A BBC documentary producer is given unprecedented access in North Korea to chronicle the story of the famed 1966 World Cup team from the North that advanced to the quarterfinals. The feature includes interviews with surviving members of the team, English fans and soccer pundits who saw the North Koreans upset Italy, 1-0.

Credits

The Game of Their Lives Cast

Name Character
Daniel Gordon He was 17, now 39 years old as Narrator (voice)

The Game of Their Lives Crew

Name Department
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The Game of Their Lives (22 years)

The greatest shock in World Cup history

  • Release day: Monday, October 21, 2002
  • Runtime: 80 minutes