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Where was Goal! filmed?

2006 film, directed by Danny Cannon.

  • Pinewood Studios

The story is set in Los Angeles, about 5,426 miles (8,732 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Los Angeles; Newcastle upon Tyne
Filmed in
Pinewood Studios
Distance
About 5,426 miles (8,732 km) between Los Angeles and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 241 miles (388 km) between Newcastle upon Tyne and the nearest filming location.
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About Goal!

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Released
2006
Director
Danny Cannon
Cast
Kuno BeckerTony PlanaAlessandro NivolaMarcel IureșStephen DillaneAnna FrielKieran O'BrienMíriam ColónSean PertweeGary Lewis
Genre
Association Football

Santiago Muñez, a Mexican undocumented immigrant living in Los Angeles, is a skilled footballer who plays for his local team and works as a gardener with his father, Hernan, and as a busboy in a Chinese restaurant.

Arriving in Newcastle, Santiago stays with Glen and begins his trial.

Despite facing some bullying by Hughie, Santiago becomes friends with Jamie Drew, another player on trial.

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