The Game of Their Lives

"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.

Release Date

October 21, 2002

Status

Released

Original Title

The Game of Their Lives

Runtime

1h 20min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Korean, Italian, English

Production Companies

BBC Documentaries