The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Daniel GordonDirector
- Daniel GordonWriter
Cast
- Daniel GordonNarrator (voice)
- Pak Doo-ikHimself
- Giovanni RiveraHimself
- EusébioSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Elizabeth II of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Paul NicholsonHimself
Themes
football (soccer)north koreanorth korean