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The Match
Documentary

THE MATCH

"When does a match start? When does it end?"

20261h 31m5.0 TMDb

Directed by Juan Cabral

Spoiler-Free

Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Falklands War between the two countries.

Cast

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

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John Barnes

John Barnes

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Jorge Burruchaga

Jorge Burruchaga

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Jorge Valdano

Jorge Valdano

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Julio Olarticoechea

Julio Olarticoechea

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Oscar Ruggeri  

Oscar Ruggeri  

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Peter Shilton

Peter Shilton

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Ricardo Giusti

Ricardo Giusti

Self

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity6.8
Humor5.3
Realism9.2
Action5.4
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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