Goal! (1966)

7.4/10 • 107 min • Documentary

Overview

This entertaining documentary of the World Cup Soccer tournament of 1966 follows the 15 countries competing for the sport's most coveted prize. Nigel Patrick narrates, with commentary provided by Brian Glanville. The executive producer spent $336,000 on the production and used 117 cameras to record nearly 48 hours worth of action. Four editors were employed to create the final 108-minute feature.

Cast

Nigel Patrick

Self - Narrator (voice)

Bobby Moore

Pelé

Bobby Charlton

Lev Yashin

Franz Beckenbauer

Eusébio

Garrincha

Jack Charlton

Self

Gordon Banks

Ignacio Calderón

Self

Jimmy Greaves

Helmut Haller

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