The_Brighton_Miracle_(film)

<i>The Brighton Miracle</i> (film)

The Brighton Miracle (film)

2019 Australian film

This article is about the 2019 film. For the rugby union match the film is based on, see 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B § South Africa vs Japan.

The Brighton Miracle is a 2019 Australian-made film written and directed by Max Mannix about the lead-up to the Japan national rugby union team's unexpected win over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup,[2] told through a combination of drama and documentary. Temuera Morrison plays Japan coach Eddie Jones and Lasarus Ratuere plays team captain Michael Leitch.

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Plot

The story of one of the greatest sporting upsets in history,[3] when Japan beat the then two-time world champions South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Cast

References

  1. [1]
    "The Brighton Miracle". 28 October 2019.
  2. [2]
    KYODO (16 August 2016). "'The Brighton Miracle' set to be released before Rugby World Cup". thejapantimes. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. [3]
    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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