Maradona '86

Overview

In the 1986 World Cup, Diego Maradona, the world's greatest football player, reached his apotheosis, redefining what is possible for one man to accomplish on a football pitch. His ability to take control of the ball -- the game -- an entire tournament -- split the world in two. It was both illuminating and an affront, beguiling and an outrage, and the fervor that surrounded him was unprecedented, bordering on the religious. Constructed from archive material, "Maradona '86" is an ode to this ultimate footballing idol, basking in the operatic intensity of his performance in Mexico as he wrote his name on football history forever.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 22, 2014

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Spanish

Countries

United States of America

Production

ESPN Films

Cast

Diego Maradona

Director

Sam Blair

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt3762742