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A 2006 American Sports Drama directed by Creator/EricsonCore that explores the life of Vince Papale (Creator/MarkWahlberg) and his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and relationship to his coach (Creator/GregKinnear).

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A 2006 American Sports Drama directed by Creator/EricsonCore that explores the life of Vince Papale (Creator/MarkWahlberg) and his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and relationship to his coach (Creator/GregKinnear).
Dick Vermeil(Creator/GregKinnear).


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* ArtisticLicenseHistory: In real-life, Vince Papale had played for several semi-pro football teams after his collegiate track and field career. It was his performance with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League that brought him to the attention of Dick Vermeil.
* AscendedFanboy: The film centers around Philadelphia Eagles fan Vince Papale becoming a player for the team.


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* OppositesAttract: Vince's LoveInterest Janet is a fan of the Eagles' hated rivals the New York Giants.
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A 2006 American Sports Drama directed by Creator/EricsonCore that explores the life of Vince Papale (Creator/MarkPapale) and his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and relationship to his coach (Creator/GregKinnear).

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A 2006 American Sports Drama directed by Creator/EricsonCore that explores the life of Vince Papale (Creator/MarkPapale) (Creator/MarkWahlberg) and his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and relationship to his coach (Creator/GregKinnear).
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A 2006 American Sports Drama directed by Creator/EricsonCore that explores the life of Vince Papale (Creator/MarkPapale) and his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and relationship to his coach (Creator/GregKinnear).

The movie also stars Creator/ElizabethBanks, Creator/KevinConway, Creator/MichaelRispoli, Creator/KirkAcevedo, Creator/DonDavidoff, Creator/MichaelKelly, Creator/StinkFisher, Creator/MichaelMulheren, Creator/MichaelNouri, Creator/PaigeTurco, and Creator/RandyCouture.

It was released on August 25, 2006.

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!Tropes for the film:
* TheSeventies: Takes place during Papale's career from 1976 to 1978.
* HistoricalDomainCharacter:
** Vince Papale, American Football Wide receiver for Philadelphia Eagles.
** Dirk Vermeil, Coach for Philadelphia Eagles.
* PeriodPiece: Takes place from 1976 to 1978.
* OneWordTitle: '''Invincible'''.
* RealPersonEpilogue: The movie ends with text, clips, and images of the real Vince Papale, including both events covered in the film and his later career.

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