Football As Never Before

Football As Never Before

1971•1h 45m•7.7/10

Documentary

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7.7/10(3)

In this film, we follow footballer George Best over a 90-minute match against Coventry City, which took place on 12th September 1970. There is no soundtrack and no interview overlaid, just Best doing what he did best - playing football.

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George Best

George Best

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