I watched this when it first came out and managed to find a copy earlier this year. It tells the story of a rugby match between Wales and New Zealand played in 1966 which the Welsh won with a last minute try which New Zealand disputed. Years later, in a deathbed confession, the touch judge says the welsh winger put his foot into touch. It is decided to replay the game with the same players. Things have changed now. One of the All Blacks, known on the rugby pitch as the enforcer, is now in the salvation army, another is a homeless drunk another is an aspiring politician. As for the Welsh, one of them emigrated and there was a messy love triangle which had festered for 20 years which needed to be sorted out. Great game at the end full of ex-players, slightly silly ending, but we can forgive that.
3 Reviews
Very funny movie !
maisonborniol8 January 2007
Very pleasant, good story, good acting. I have seen this movie 10 years ago on The french-German TV : Arte.
It's about a game play between New Zealand and Wales in 1976. They decided to play it again when the referee said just before dieing that he wasn't fair play during the game. People decided to play the match again with the same players as there were in 1976. Some are famous (politician, some are living in the street) and all that people are meeting together again on the field.
Very nice and very funny !!
I'm still looking for it on DVD or VHS but I don't manage ...
It's about a game play between New Zealand and Wales in 1976. They decided to play it again when the referee said just before dieing that he wasn't fair play during the game. People decided to play the match again with the same players as there were in 1976. Some are famous (politician, some are living in the street) and all that people are meeting together again on the field.
Very nice and very funny !!
I'm still looking for it on DVD or VHS but I don't manage ...
Amateurish but sometimes amusing.
taikman10 March 2002
A tribute to two nations mad on their rugby, it lacks real class in both performances and production, and many moments feel forced. However for fans of rugby there will be moments to enjoy, however I groaned at the ending.
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