GOAL: The Complete Story of the World Cup 1966

Name: GOAL: The Complete Story of the World Cup 1966
SKU: 12574
Price: 595.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£595.00

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Long before social media, yes there was a time before Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc or immediate online news updates then the cinema was the go to place for up to date visual news. Unless you were one of the lucky 96,924 people who had a ticket to the England and West Germany final on 30 July 1966 or had a television (it was being shown live in black & white) then “GOAL: The Complete Story of the World Cup 1966” was the only place to see England’s historic victory over West Germany. Released in cinemas shortly after the event it was shown in vibrant glorious colour and not only featured the historic final but also match highlights and player and fan interviews from the whole tournament. If you are British and love your history then this is the greatest sports documentary ever made and you will not find a better example than this. Presented in excellent condition this originally folded (as issued) unrestored 1966 country of origin British UK quad film poster displays and presents to superb effect and represents a truly scarce, patriotic and inspiring piece of cinematic sports memorabilia.

Film Description

GOAL: The Complete Story of the World Cup 1966 Movie Poster

“The finest sports documentary ever made, and one of the proudest moments in English history ! “

Ah those innocent days when the groundsman opened up Wembley stadium a few hours before the World Cup Final 1966. Brilliantly observed scenes from a long – dead culture when football was not dominated by the egos of the players and the cynicism of the media. When reporters in trilbies and suits phoned their copy in and fans didn’t stab, kick or mutilate each other as a matter of course. Beautifully photographed with tantalising snippets from some of the best games played in the 1966 tournament and a nicely world – weary commentary spoken by Nigel Patrick without any of the hyperbole of the usual football reportage and written by novelist and sports writer supreme Brian Glanville. A wonderful soundtrack that enables you to hear the ball being kicked and the players shouting at one another is enhanced by music by Johnny Hawksworth, former star bass player in the great Ted Heath orchestra. England itself appears as tottering on the verge of the Swinging Sixties whilst clinging determinedly to its back – to – back houses and industrial heritage. It is the way we were – not the way we have been portrayed in retrospect. A brilliant, moving, exciting experience recording an unparallelled sporting success. Undoubtedly one of the movies to see before you die.

“GOAL: The Complete Story of the World Cup 1966“ is presented in the style of British Pathe News but with more glamour and the match action mixed with player profiles & back room business. It also showed the fans and personalities even that old chap who always attended the England games dressed in a Union Flag suit. A magical moment of cinema for a football mad 1960’s teenager.

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