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Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.
$30000000
$57800000
105 min
2006-08-25
Released
English
963
7.021
Vince Papale
Dick Vermeil
Janet Cantrell
Frank Papale
Max Cantrell
Susan Vermeil
Johnny
Tommy
Pete
Mick
TJ Banks
Ronnie Sampson
Dean German
Denny Franks
AC Craney
Mr. Tose
Wade Chambers
Sharon Papale
Carol Vermeil
Mrs. Spegnetti
Hopeful Tryout (uncredited)
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