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Status
Released
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 25m
A boy from the farm with amazing running speed is asked to join a newly formed national soccer team and discovers a natural talent for the game. The movie is inspired by Japan's hosting of the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship.
14 Cast Members
Akira Kamiya
Jiro Ipponji (voice)
Rihoko Yoshida
Yoko Mihoro (voice)
Kenji Utsumi
Ikuo Matsumoto (voice)
Joji Yanami
Tetsugoro Mihoro (voice)
Keiko Han
Yuki Ipponji (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Shuta (voice)
Yuji Mitsuya
Kotani (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
Fojuno "Tomin" (voice)
Hiroya Ishimaru
Kaneko "Golgon" (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Shin Mizuki (voice)
Shirô Mizuki
Coach (voice)
Keaton Yamada
Commentator (voice)
Akira Murayama
Commentator (voice)
Yoshio Kaneuchi
Narrator (voice)
