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Maradona: The Fall
“One of world football's biggest names is the focus of a new documentary”
6.5 / 10• 2022• 1h 30m•PG-13• English
Documentary
Storyline
One of world football's biggest names is the focus of a new documentary on DAZN. When it comes to discussing who are the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of boots, Diego Maradona is one of those names which is immediately placed towards the top of many lists. The Argentine was a player whose light feet and personality saw him gain many fans across the world, along with a religious-like following in Argentina. But despite his success on the pitch which included a World Cup triumph and two Serie A titles with Napoli, Maradona was someone who often found himself associated with the darker sides of society off it. During his time at Napoli, there were frequent links to the mafia, along with an addiction to drugs. This all came to a head at the 1994 World Cup in the USA when Maradona testsed positive ephedrine. The fallout from this seismic event is the focus of a new documentary
Cast & Crew
Sepp Blatter
Self
Lead
Oprah Winfrey
Self (archive footage)
AR
Alan Rothenberg
Self
Diego Maradona
Self (archive footage)
Carlos Bilardo
Self (archive footage)
JT
Jim Trecker
Self
JM
José Miguel Prieto
Self
MF
Marcos Franchi
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Angus Macqueen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Maradona: The Fall is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
