Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos
“The untold story of the team that had America at its feet.”
Overview
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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
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 CrowderJohn Dower.
What was the budget and revenue for Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos?
The official budget was $1,000,000 and the movie went on to gross $0 worldwide.
Where was Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos produced?
It was produced by companies including Passion Pictures, Cactus Three, ESPN Original Entertainment, GreeneStreet Films, BBC, Diamond Docs in United Kingdom, United States of America.
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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