Next Goal Wins (2023)
Die amerikanisch-samoanische Fußballnationalmannschaft gilt spätestens seit ihrer legendären 0-zu-31-Niederlage gegen Australien als eine der schlechtesten Fußballmannschaften der Welt. Nie verlor eine Nationalmannschaft in diesen Dimensionen. Auch in den 30 folgenden Länderspielen konnten die Kicker keinen Sieg für sich verbuchen. Trotzdem weigert sich die Mannschaft ihr Ziel – die Qualifikation für die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2014 – aufzugeben. Als Unterstützung wird der amerikanische Fußballtrainer Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) ins Boot geholt, der die Truppe innerhalb der nächsten drei Wochen auf Vordermann bringen soll. Er beginnt Pläne zu schmieden, die das Unmögliche in greifbare Nähe rücken sollen. Dafür muss er nicht nur ein eisernes Training verordnen, sondern auch tiefgehende Veränderungen in der Mannschaftsstruktur vornehmen.
Der Regisseur:
Taika Waititi
Die Autor:
Iain Morris, Taika Waititi.
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Michael Fassbender as Thomas Rongen |
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Oscar Kightley as Tavita |
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Kaimana as Jaiyah |
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David Fane as Ace |
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Rachel House as Ruth |
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Beulah Koale as Daru |
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Taika Waititi as American Samoan Priest |
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Will Arnett as Alex Magnussen |
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Elisabeth Moss as Gail |
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Uli Latukefu as Nicky Salapu |
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Sisa Grey as Convenient Store Cashier |
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Semu Filipo as Rambo |
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Chris Alosio as Jonah |
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Lehi Makisi Falepapalangi as Pisa |
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Ioane Goodhue as Smiley |
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Hio Pelesasa as Samson |
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Wil Kahele as "Who's on the Plane" Reporter |
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Rhys Darby as Rhys Marlin |
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Luke Hemsworth as Keith |
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Angus Sampson as Angus Bendleton |
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Kaitlyn Dever as Nicole (voice) |
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Levy Tuiala as Chief Sila |
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James Burghardt as Tongan Player #1 |
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Patrick Mullen as Tongan Player #2 |
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Jonathan J.I. Knox as Game Referee |
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Loretta Ables Sayre as Rambo's Mom |
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Don Nahaku as Tongan Coach |
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Lori Pelenise Tuisano as American Samoan Woman #1 |
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Tulalagalaga Tatalo Wily as American Samoan Woman #2 |
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Armani Makaiwa as Armani |
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William Chun as Store Local |
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Roland Tupola as Tongan Player #3 |
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David Tu'itupou as Tall David |
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Martin Tyler as Commentator (voice) |
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Russell Satele as Russell Satele (uncredited) |
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Arlo Sarinas as Referee |
| Production | Michelle Chan Wong | Executive Assistant |
| Art | Peter Borck | Supervising Art Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Natalie Bruce | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Andrejs Prokopenko | Sound Mixer |
| Art | Katrin Chong | Set Decoration |
| Editing | Nicholas Monsour | Editor |
| Art | Frances Lynn Lebar | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Arthur B Wilson III | Key Hair Stylist |
| Editing | Yana Gorskaya | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Pickens | Wigmaker |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kaikala Tamanaha | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jaime Leigh McIntosh | Hair Department Head |
| Costume & Make-Up | Erica Preus | Key Makeup Artist |
| Art | Ra Vincent | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nancy Hennah | Makeup Department Head |
| Editing | Nat Sanders | Editor |
| Production | Mary Vernieu | Casting |
| Sound | Judah Getz | ADR Mixer |
| Sound | Chris Terhune | Sound Effects Editor |
| Editing | Wendy Nomiyama | First Assistant Editor |
| Crew | Tino Tanaka | Propmaker |
| Camera | Melinda Sue Gordon | Additional Photography |
| Directing | Zack Earl Edwards | Additional Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Dais Kasagawa | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Vanesa Furnari | Set Decoration Buyer |
| Art | Richard Ruhe | Set Dresser |
| Sound | Michael Hertlein | Dialogue Editor |
| Visual Effects | Jon Campfens | Visual Effects Producer |
| Directing | Stockton David Porter | Additional Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Andrew A. Falk | Set Dresser |
| Art | Michelle Fowler | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Phil Barrie | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | Nohealani NihipaliDay | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Ryan A. Sullivan | Sound Effects Editor |
| Camera | Andrew 'A.J.' Johnson | Steadicam Operator |
| Production | Karen Ramirez | Production Supervisor |
| Directing | Josh McLaglen | First Assistant Director |
| Production | Gabby Revilla Lugo | Consulting Producer |
| Art | Taylor Jean | Set Decoration |
| Visual Effects | Barb Benoit | Digital Compositor |
| Camera | Olivia Montaño | Second Assistant Camera |
| Production | Sophie Alexander | Associate Producer |
| Production | Michelle Wade Byrd | Casting |
| Camera | Rachel Jensen | Additional Photography |
| Art | David Loitz | Leadman |
| Camera | Stephanie Tull | Additional Photography |
| Art | Meagen Lee | Graphic Designer |
| Crew | Christopher J. Wood | Propmaker |
| Sound | Smokey Cloud | First Assistant Sound Editor |
| Production | Katie Doyle | Casting Director |
| Crew | Bradford Bell | Mix Technician |
| Camera | Tim Unger | Second Assistant "B" Camera |
| Editing | Greg Curry | Colorist |
| Sound | Tobi Nova | ADR Recordist |
| Lighting | Jerad Molkenthin | Gaffer |
| Camera | Teddy Phu-Thanh-Danh | Additional Photography |
| Crew | David Presley | Video Assist Operator |
| Lighting | Berkley Spivey | Electrician |
| Art | Christopher Stanback | Property Master |
| Sound | Rustam Gimadiyev | Foley Mixer |
| Camera | John Rex Woodward | First Assistant Camera |
| Editing | Zachary Harrison | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Lindsay Tessier | Assistant Editor |
| Camera | Alexander Eremin | Best Boy Grip |
| Lighting | Denton Akoni Kukahiko | Electrician |
| Crew | Cyrus Apeles | Special Effects Manager |
| Camera | Ben Benesh | Key Grip |
| Camera | Nigel Nally | First Assistant "B" Camera |
| Camera | Chris Strauser | First Assistant "C" Camera |
| Art | Kristen B. Adams | Set Designer |
| Art | Rebecca Runyon | Art Department Coordinator |
| Sound | Brian Tarlecki | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Camera | Hilary Bronwyn Gayle | Still Photographer |
| Visual Effects | Jason Chen | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Visual Effects | Kemal Ally | VFX Editor |
| Camera | David Crans | Digital Imaging Technician |
| Editing | Tom Eagles | Editor |
| Art | Michael Crowe | Construction Coordinator |
| Sound | David V. Butler | ADR Supervisor |
| Sound | Bogdan Zavarzin | Foley Artist |
| Sound | Joel Erickson | Dialogue Editor |
| Camera | Chris Birdsong | Key Grip |
| Camera | Austin Nelson | Grip |
| Production | Joshua Algie | Casting Assistant |
| Production | Johanna Bautista | Extras Casting |
| Sound | Michael Giacchino | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Jonathan Cavendish | Producer |
| Directing | Taika Waititi | Director |
| Writing | Iain Morris | Screenplay |
| Production | Garrett Basch | Producer |
| Writing | Taika Waititi | Screenplay |
| Production | Taika Waititi | Producer |
| Production | Andy Serkis | Executive Producer |
| Production | Mike Brett | Producer |
| Production | Will Tennant | Executive Producer |
| Production | Kathryn Dean | Executive Producer |
| Production | Steve Jamison | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Miyako Bellizzi | Costume Design |
| Camera | Lachlan Milne | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Jennifer Iacobino | Health and Safety |
| Production | Silawn Lewis | Background Casting Director |