Miracle: The Boys of '80

This is the story of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the 1980 US Hockey Team beat the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals at the height of the Cold War to bring home a gold medal. Their iconic underdog story is told with never-before-seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players who were brought back to the scene of their historic victory.

Cast

Herb Brooks

as Self - Head Coach (archive footage)

Mike Eruzione

as Self - Boston University - Forward

Jim Craig

as Self - Boston University - Goalie

Gary Smith

as Self - Trainer

Steve Janaszak

as Self - University of Minnesota - Goalie

John Harrington

as Self - University of Minnesota Duluth - Forward

Craig Patrick

as Self - Assistant Coach

Buzz Schneider

as Self - University of Minnesota - Forward

George F. Will

as Self - Political Commentator (as George Will)

Ralph Cox

as Self - Forward

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