

United Passions
2014-06-19 · 110 min · ★ 3.5
An epic, untold story that brings to life the inspiring saga of the World Cup and the three determined men who created it. Driven by their vision and passion, three men, overcame their doubts and fought obstacles and scandals to make the World Cup a reality. Spanning the tumultuous 20th Century, this timeless saga celebrates the event that became the most popular sporting event in the world.
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Production details
- Directors
- Frédéric Auburtin
- Production companies
- Thelma Films, Leuviah Films
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 30,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 168,832
Top Cast
Sam NeillJoao Havelange
Gérard DepardieuJules Rimet
Tim RothSepp Blatter
Thomas KretschmannHorst Dassler
Jemima WestAnnette Rimet
Karina LombardLinda
Fisher StevensCarl Hirschmann
Dawn BradfieldFrancesca Guillermod
Nicholas GleavesHenri Delaunay
Anthony HigginsLord Kinnaird
Antonio de la TorreEnrique Buero
Martin JarvisSir Stanley Rous
Richard DillaneLarsen
Jason BarryEdgar Willcox
Sean CampionWerner Lutzi
Conor MullenIvo Schricker
Bruce MackinnonLouis Muhlinghaus
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