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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | American Football
Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.
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Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.
Budget 30,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 57,800,000 USD
In the Giants game, when Mark Wahlberg is running down the sideline in special teams coverage, a Giants player hits him hard and knocks him down. This Giants player was a football player at the nearby University of Delaware, and was not supposed to contact Wahlberg, let alone knock him down. As a result of this, the player was told to leave the set, but the scene was kept.
Vince Papale's real children make cameos in the film. His son, Vincent, Jr., runs out in front of Mark Wahlberg's car to pick up a football, wearing the homemade number 83 jersey. His daughter Gabriella is the quarterback in the kid's football game and throws the ball to her brother, Vincent, Jr.
Although listed as wide receiver, Vince Papale played almost exclusively on Special Teams. The only reception in his career came in 1977 on a fifteen-yard pass from Roman Gabriel. This would be the final pass ever thrown by Gabriel, who was a four-time Pro Bowler and the 1969 NFL Most Valuable Player.
Vince Papale played three seasons for the Eagles, and was the Special Teams Captain in 1978.
Greg Kinnear researched his role by spending time with Dick Vermeil during his final year as the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.
"Carol Vermeil: What was it that you used to say to your kids at Hillsdale High? That character is tested when you're up against it? Dick Vermeil: Yeah. [pauses] Dick Vermeil: And that's not the problem here. He's got plenty of character. Carol Vermeil: Who said I was talking about him?"
"Frank Papale: You know how I used to tell you about Van Buren scoring that touchdown back in '48? [pauses] Frank Papale: Yeah, I know. [waving hands] Frank Papale: I know. That touchdown got me through 30 years at that factory. Got me through all those times your mother being sick. When I told you not to get your hopes up... didn't mean that I wasn't."
