• StatusReleased
  • Release Date2006-08-25
  • Runtime105 minutes
  • TaglineDreams are not lived on the sidelines
  • Revenue57,800,000$
  • GenreDrama, History
  • Production
    CompaniesWalt Disney Pictures
  • Budget30,000,000$

Movie Overview

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.

Casts

Mark Wahlberg

Greg Kinnear

Elizabeth Banks

Kevin Conway

Michael Rispoli

Morgan Turner

Dov Davidoff

Kirk Acevedo

Michael Kelly

Sal Darigo

Nicoye Banks

Turron Kofi Alleyne

Cosmo DeMatteo

Stink Fisher

Michael Mulheren

Michael Nouri

Jack Kehler

Lola Glaudini

Paige Turco

Lynn Cohen