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The Art of Football from A to Z (2006)

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Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world of soccer, complete with the sport's most memorable goals, kicks, saves, goofs and penalties. Also included are reflections on soccer's impact on culture, including the Monty Python sketch "Philosophy Football," and interviews with celebrities Dave Stewart, Dennis Hopper and Henry Kissinger, as well as soccer icons Pelé, Mia Hamm and Thierry Henry.

Release Date
May 25, 2006
Runtime
1h 24m
Rating
4.8/10 (4 votes)

Director: Hermann Vaske

Cast: John Cleese, Tom Konkle, Dennis Hopper, Pelé, Henry Kissinger, Mia Hamm, Thierry Henry, Keith Allen

Production: Emotional Network, Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, ZDF, ARTE
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The Art of Football from A to Z

The Art of Football from A to Z

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84 min

Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world of soccer, complete with the sport's most memorable goals, kicks, saves, goofs and penalties. Also included are reflections on soccer's impact on culture, including the Monty Python sketch "Philosophy Football," and interviews with celebrities Dave Stewart, Dennis Hopper and Henry Kissinger, as well as soccer icons Pelé, Mia Hamm and Thierry Henry.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/25/2006
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Cast

John Cleese

as Self

Tom Konkle

as Self

Dennis Hopper

as Self

Pelé

as Self

Henry Kissinger

as Self

Mia Hamm

as Self

Thierry Henry

as Self

Keith Allen

as Self

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Art of Football from A to Z about?

Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world of soccer, complete with the sport's most memorable goals, kicks, saves, goofs and penalties. Also includ…

How long is The Art of Football from A to Z?

1h 24m

When was The Art of Football from A to Z released?

May 25, 2006

Who directed The Art of Football from A to Z?

Hermann Vaske

Who stars in The Art of Football from A to Z?

John Cleese, Tom Konkle, Dennis Hopper

What genre is The Art of Football from A to Z?

Documentary, Comedy