Number: 141

IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 (71534 votes)

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Also known as:: Bend It Like Beckham

Country: UK, 112 minutes

Spoken Languages: English, German, Hindi

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance, Sport

Director: Gurinder Chadha

Cast: Parminder Nagra (as Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra), Keira Knightley (as Juliette 'Jules' Paxton), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (as Joe), Anupam Kher (as Mr. Bhamra), Archie Panjabi (as Pinky Bhamra), Frank Harper (as Alan Paxton), Juliet Stevenson (as Paula Paxton), Pooja Shah (as Meena), Preeya Kalidas (as Monica), Trey Farley (as Taz)

Medium: Original DVD

Plot Outline: A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti.

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