The Brighton Miracle

The Brighton Miracle

83 mins | Drama | Oct. 29, 2019

Inspired by true events, the story begins with Japanese rugby officials dwelling on a humiliating anniversary, a 145-17 defeat by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup. Officials question their decision to appoint Eddie Jones, to coach their national team for the 2015 World Cup. Jones plans to defy convention in order to put a stop to Japan being the laughing stock of world rugby.

The Brighton Miracle

83 mins | Drama | Oct. 29, 2019

The Brighton Miracle
Inspired by true events, the story begins with Japanese rugby officials dwelling on a humiliating anniversary, a 145-17 defeat by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup. Officials question their decision to appoint Eddie Jones, to coach their national team for the 2015 World Cup. Jones plans to defy convention in order to put a stop to Japan being the laughing stock of world rugby.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers
Original title ブライトン・ミラクル
Directors Max Mannix
Writers Max Mannix

Cast

Temuera Morrison

as Eddie Jones

Lasarus Ratuere

as Michael Leitch

Sumire Matsubara

as Satomi Leitch

Youki Kudoh

as Nellie Jones

Yutaka Izumihara

as Ayumi Goromaru

Kei Kudo

as Toshiaki Hirose

Motoki Kobayashi

as Hidenori

Akira Bradley

as Shimada

Eddie Jones

as Himself

Michael Leitch

as Himself

Marc Dal Maso

as Himself

Takenori Omura

as Himself (J.R.)

Rumi Kikuchi

as Therapy nurse

Chris Bartholomew

as Bill-Reporter

Oscar Lin

as Eddie Jones (23 Years)

Korey Williams

as Referee

Michael Hartcher

as Lawnmower man

Zachary Boulton

as Hooker

Keiichi Enomoto

as Elevator Man