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Once In A Lifetime
2006
A documentary charting the rise and fall of the NY Cosmos. The soccer team that brought Pele to America, set against the backdrop of New York City in the 70's. Read more
| Starring | matt dillon (pres/narr), Matt Dillon |
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| Director | Paul Crowder, John Dower |
| Genres | Documentary, Sport |
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This documentary tells of the New York Cosmos, the American soccer team that lived fast and died young, and for a brief... read more on Time Out
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15 out of 26 people found this review helpful
facinating documentary about forgotten league.
This is a great docu/film about the meteoric rise and fall of the New York based soccer club the cosmos.From its lowly start in the early seventies to its peak at around 1977/78 season,when world stars such as pele',beckenbauer,alberta,chinagllia,played for the cosmos in front of record crowds of 70000+ at giants stadium.To the leagues demise in 1984 due to over expansion,poor attendances at the other 20 or so franchises, and teams using highly paid foreign import players who were past there best.The dream could not continue which was a real shame as the potential was there for a great long running league.Interviews include rodney marsh(tampa) carlos alberta(n.y) beckenbauer(n.y) and several other stars including some great footage of some of the games in new york.Highly reccommended for football fans of all ages.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent Documentry
David Beckham wasn't the 1st. This is a must for genuine fans of the beautiful game. Pele, Beckanbauer, Marsh, a great film, a great cast and a bove all, a great true account of when football took off in the States in the 70's!!!!
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If You like Football...RENT THIS!
A very well made doco, easy on the eye with a good pace. There is some great footage interweaved with the moving stories of the contributors. The story of the Cosmos is a fascinating one and this film does an excellent job of telling it.
Worth watching just for the footage of Pele's silky skills alone, just a shame they couldn't get an interview with the big man. -
Most recent members' reviews (2)
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Out of This world
A must for any one into football.Get some cans in and enjoy.It shows how football can even grab the yanks by the balls.
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NY Cosmos
I thought this was a very well made documentary and captured the whole mood of the period. It also shows that even with the best player in the world in Pele and Beckenbauer they still struggled to keep it going. Good luck Mr. Beckham!
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15 out of 26 people found this review helpful
facinating documentary about forgotten league.
This is a great docu/film about the meteoric rise and fall of the New York based soccer club the cosmos.From its lowly start in the early seventies to its peak at around 1977/78 season,when world stars such as pele',beckenbauer,alberta,chinagllia,played for the cosmos in front of record crowds of 70000+ at giants stadium.To the leagues demise in 1984 due to over expansion,poor attendances at the other 20 or so franchises, and teams using highly paid foreign import players who were past there best.The dream could not continue which was a real shame as the potential was there for a great long running league.Interviews include rodney marsh(tampa) carlos alberta(n.y) beckenbauer(n.y) and several other stars including some great footage of some of the games in new york.Highly reccommended for football fans of all ages.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent Documentry
David Beckham wasn't the 1st. This is a must for genuine fans of the beautiful game. Pele, Beckanbauer, Marsh, a great film, a great cast and a bove all, a great true account of when football took off in the States in the 70's!!!!
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If You like Football...RENT THIS!
A very well made doco, easy on the eye with a good pace. There is some great footage interweaved with the moving stories of the contributors. The story of the Cosmos is a fascinating one and this film does an excellent job of telling it.
Worth watching just for the footage of Pele's silky skills alone, just a shame they couldn't get an interview with the big man. -
Very Interesting
being too young to remember Pele and the footballers of that generation. I found this film Extremely interesting.
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NY Cosmos
I thought this was a very well made documentary and captured the whole mood of the period. It also shows that even with the best player in the world in Pele and Beckenbauer they still struggled to keep it going. Good luck Mr. Beckham!
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Out of This world
A must for any one into football.Get some cans in and enjoy.It shows how football can even grab the yanks by the balls.
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This documentary tells of the New York Cosmos, the American soccer team that lived fast and died young, and for a brief... read more on Time Out
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