Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006) is a documentary drama, directed by Paul Crowder. It stars Franz Beckenbauer and Raphael de la Sierra. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos Is About
In the 1970s the North American Soccer League marked the first attempt to introduce soccer to American sports fans. While most teams had only limited success at best, one managed to break through to genuine mainstream popularity - the New York Cosmos. The brainchild of Steve Ross (Major executive at Warner Communications) and the Ertegun brothers (Founders of Atlantic Records), the Cosmos got off to a rocky start in 1971, but things changed in 1975 when the world's most celebrated soccer star, the Brazilian champion Pele, signed with the Cosmos for a five-million-dollar payday. With the arrival of Pele, the Cosmos became a hit and the players became the toast of the town, earning their own private table at Studio 54. A number of other international soccer stars were soon lured to the Cosmos, including Franz Beckenbauer, Rodney Marsh, and Carlos Alberto, but with the turn of the decade, the team began losing favor with fans and folded in 1985.
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What is Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos about?
In the 1970s the North American Soccer League marked the first attempt to introduce soccer to American sports fans. While most teams had only limited success at best, one managed to break through to genuine mainstream popularity - the New York Cosmos.
Where can I watch Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos?
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos is available to watch on digital platforms such as Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos?
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).
When did Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos come out?
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos was released in 2006.
Who directed Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos?
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos was directed by Paul Crowder.
Who stars in Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos?
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos stars Franz Beckenbauer, Raphael de la Sierra, Phil Woosnam, Jay Emmett.
What is Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos's rating?
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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