The Game of Their Lives

Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of the 1950 US soccer team who, against all odds, beat England 1 - 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no US team has yet won a World Cup title, this story is about the family traditions and passions which shaped the lives of the players who made up this team of underdogs.

Cast

Gerard Butler

as Frank Borghi

Wes Bentley

as Walter Bahr

Gavin Rossdale

as Stanley Mortensen

Costas Mandylor

as Charlie 'Gloves' Columbo

Louis Mandylor

as Gino Pariani

Zachery Ty Bryan

as Harry Keough

Jimmy Jean-Louis

as Joe Gaetjens

Patrick Stewart

as Older Dent McSkimming

Terry Kinney

as Dent McSkimming

Richard Jenik

as Joe Maca

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