Which of these films has a bartender from Philadelphia overcoming long odds to play for the Eagles of the NFL?
The 2006 film that has a bartender from Philadelphia overcoming great odds to play for the Eagles of the NFL (National Football League) is "Invincible". When the Philadelphia Eagles hold an open tryout for the public, an average "Joe", named Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg), will actually make the team. He has remarkable talent for the game of football.
Papale (Wahlberg) is a lifelong football fan. He sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in Pennsylvania, the 30-year-old gets a chance to try out for his favorite team. Except for kickers, he will become the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played college football.
"Invincible" is a sports drama that was directed by Ericson Core. It is based on the true story of Vince Papale, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1978 with help from his coach, Dick Vermeil. The film was produced by Gordon Gray and Mark Ciardi. The adroit screenplay was written by Brad Gann. In August 2006, "Invincible" was released within the United States. It received mostly positive reviews from critics; it became a commercial success. The movie generated $58.5 million at the box office domestically, on a production budget of $30 million.
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