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This is a highly entertaining documentary that any soccer fan should not miss out on.  It tells the story of the short-lived triumphs of the NY Cosmos in the NASL (North American Soccer League).  The Cosmos were 20 years ahead of their time as the first superstar-assembled team (think Real Madrid today).  The roster include Pele and Franz Beckenbauer, and NY flew into a soccer frenzy for 5 peak years.  The special features are worth seeing as well...which include Pele last game ever, a special match in October 1977 between the NY Cosmos and his lifelong club team, Santos of Brazil.   Pele played the first half with the Cosmos and the second with Santos.  He scored on a rocket of a free kick, and gave an emotional farewell speech after the game.   Another interesting feature was seeing the NASL's version of a shootout....the player starts 35 yards away from the goal and has 5 seconds to dribble in on a breakaway to attempt to beat the keeper.  I was amazed by how often the goalie wins this battle.    To all soccer fans:  YOU MUST SEE THIS DVD!

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  • DVD Features:
    • Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
    • Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
    • Game highlights:
    • -1980 Soccer Bowl: Cosmos vs. Ft. Lauderdale Strikers
    • -1981 Soccer Bowl: Cosmos vs. Chicago Sting
    • -Pele's farewell game
    • Deleted scene
    • Stories of Pele: SportsCentury Interviews
  • 2 comments about Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the NY Cosmos

    1.  avatar dakalvia  Jan 12, 2007 5:05pm

    LA Galaxy's aquisition of David Beckham from Real Madrid makes it TWICE IN A LIFETIME
    2.  avatar dakalvia  Jun 26, 2007 2:27pm

    I just watched a bio on Diego Maradonna--I forgot just how good he was. Highlight real goals every single game.
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    Key Features:

    Genre Documentary
    Manufacturer Miramax
    Movie Format DVD
    MPAA Rating PG-13
    MSRP $22.99
    Release Date Oct. 3, 2006
    Runtime 97 mins.

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    Created: 11/29/2006 - 12:30
    Modified: 06/26/2007 - 14:27