The Brighton Miracle
The Brighton Miracle is a 2019 Australian-made film written and directed by Max Mannix about the lead-up to Japan's "Brave Blossoms" unexpected defeat of the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup,[2] told through a combination of drama and documentary. Temuera Morrison plays the hard-driving coach Eddie Jones, and Lasarus Ratuere the captain Michael Leitch.
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| Directed by | Max Mannix |
| Produced by | Tim Farmer |
| Written by | Max Mannix |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Plot
The story of one of the greatest sporting upsets in history,[3] when Japan, the team with the worst record in rugby World Cup history, win against South Africa, the two-time champions.
Cast
- Temuera Morrison as Eddie Jones
- Lasarus Ratuere as Michael Leitch
- Sumire Matsubara as Satomi Leitch
- Yûki Kudô as Nellie Jones
References
- https://www.fames-project.com/2019/10/28/the-brighton-miracle/
- KYODO (16 August 2016). "'The Brighton Miracle' set to be released before Rugby World Cup". thejapantimes. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- Kitson, Robert (19 September 2015). "Japan beat South Africa in greatest Rugby World Cup shock ever". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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