The story of an American soccer player trying to make it big who turns to Pele, the greatest soccer player of all time, for guidance.The story of an American soccer player trying to make it big who turns to Pele, the greatest soccer player of all time, for guidance.The story of an American soccer player trying to make it big who turns to Pele, the greatest soccer player of all time, for guidance.
Penelope Ann Miller
- Mary
- (as Penelope Miller)
Greg Beecroft
- Pete
- (as Gregory Beecroft)
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- TriviaPenelope Ann Miller's debut.
- Quotes
Santos: [as the pair are training, Jimmy gets winded during a run and pauses to catch his breath] Jim. Do you want to be the best?
Jimmy Kristidis: You know I do.
Santos: So does everybody else. Let's go, come on.
- Alternate versionsThe 1987 Lorimar VHS version deleted the following scenes: Jimmy's date with Mary and him showing her about soccer. Jimmy talking with Mr. Norton right after Vinnie's accident about getting him a job within the organization as they walk up an escalator. Vinnie returning home from the hospital to a homecoming party from his family. A drunk Vinnie confronting Jimmy about his playing and how he's upset about going to therapy.
- SoundtracksStrength
Performed by The Alarm
Courtesy I.R.S. Records
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Not as bad as all that
As an American who appreciates soccer, I got a kick (no pun intended) out of this movie. It is the real Pele (not a look alike) and he does a good job in the movie. The plot is predictable, as most of the sports movies in the mid 80's were (Youngblood, All The Right Moves, Air Up There) but in a world with not enough Soccer movies (at least in this country) this one was well appreciated. Jim Youngs comes off as somewhat believable in his role as the hero, a young man from US looking to join up with a South American soccer team. I have not seen it in a while, but I remember enjoying this movie thoroughly. If you are a fan of football/soccer, I recommend it.
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- Feb 25, 2007
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- El rey del futbol
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- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
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