Enemy with the Same Ball is a film released in June 5438+February 65438+February 2006, with the English name We Are Marshall. This film is definitely the most luxurious sports inspirational film in recent years. Based on a true story, it happened in Huntington, a small town in West Virginia, USA. It tells the story of how to regain hope and strength. It's directed by McGonagall. It's worth seeing.
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The story takes place in Huntington, a small town in West Virginia, USA. This town has the longest tradition of rugby, and Marshall University, the only university in the town, has the top rugby team in the United States. For decades, the coaches, players, fans and family members of Marshall University football team often get together to cheer and celebrate their "Beasts". Rugby is not only a sport here, but also a part of life. However, on an unfortunate night in 1970, when the Marshall University football team returned to Huntington by plane after attending a game in North Carolina, an air crash occurred, and all 75 passengers, including most of the players, coaches and logistics personnel, were killed in the accident, so the Marshall University football team was almost wiped out.
People in the town were inexplicably sad, but President Donald Dedmon (david strathairn) and the board of directors decided to make a painful choice and dissolve the team. However, Knight, one of the survivors and the team captain, believes that the best way to mourn the team and get out of grief is to rebuild the team. The villagers who lost their relatives and friends and could not support themselves also agreed. However, no one is willing to accept the invitation to command the weakened team.
Jack Lagir (Matthew McConaughey), a young stranger, saw the news and volunteered to take over the chaos. Led by Jack and his assistant Rhett (matthew fox), the town is full of hope and strength again. They decided to challenge the impossible, rebuild an invincible football team and help the battered community get out of the haze. ...