The Brighton Miracle (2019)

6.7/10 • 83 min • Drama

Overview

Inspired by true events, the story begins with Japanese rugby officials dwelling on a humiliating anniversary, a 145-17 defeat by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup. Officials question their decision to appoint Eddie Jones, to coach their national team for the 2015 World Cup. Jones plans to defy convention in order to put a stop to Japan being the laughing stock of world rugby.

Cast

Temuera Morrison

Lasarus Ratuere

Sumire

Masa Yamaguchi

Youki Kudoh

Yutaka Izumihara

Motoki Kobayashi

Erich Chikashi Linzbichler

Akira Bradley

Shimada

Toshiaki Hirose

Rumi Kikuchi

Chris Bartholomew

Oscar Lin

Eddie Jones (23 Years)

Korey Williams

Michael Hartcher

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