The Opposition (2014)
Overview
Chile hosts a decisive World Cup qualifier at Santiago’s National Stadium just weeks after the stadium had been transformed into a concentration camp and killing field for opponents of Augusto Pinochet (who had just gained power in a military coup). Though FIFA investigates the matter, the game goes on, with the Chilean team winning in a walkover after their opponents from the Soviet Union boycott in protest over the stadium's use
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.436 |
Directed By
Ezra Edelman
Jeffrey Plunkett
Crew
Zachary Heinzerling
Ezra Edelman
Jeffrey Plunkett
Andrew McAllister
John Dahl
TOP CAST
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