The Beautiful Game

The Beautiful Game

6.3IMDb Score
Released:2024-03-22
Genre:Drama
Duration:125 min
Director:Thea Sharrock
Actors:Bill Nighy, Micheal Ward, Valeria Golino, Susan Wokoma, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Production:Blueprint Pictures, Film4 Productions

Overview:

A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.

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