Invincible

Director: Ericson Core Ericson Core

Overview

From the producers of The Rookie and Remember the Titans comes an inspirational sports drama detailing the true story of a down-on-his-luck football fan whose dreams of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the best of the gridiron became a once-in-a-lifetime reality when he took part in an open tryout organized by Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil. Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) was a 30-year-old substitute teacher and part-time bartender who had never even played college football. When Coach Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) made the unprecedented announcement that he would be holding open tryouts for the Philadelphia Eagles, Papale would go against incredible odds to live the dream and experience every fan's biggest fantasy. With a position on the Eagles secured and a new life path forged out of little more than determination and persistence, Papale takes to the field to experience the life-altering rush of running yards as a stadium full of cheering fans burst from their seats to support the hometown hero who proved it's never too late to take control of your own destiny.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/19/2006
UPC:	0786936721027
Original Release:	2006
Rating:	PG
Source:	Walt Disney Video
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound]
Time:	1:44:00
Sales rank:	12,424

Special Features

"Becoming Invincible: The Vince Papale Story"; Two audio commentaries:; -Vince Papale, producer Mark Ciardi, writer Brad Gann; -Director Ericson Core, editor Jerry Greenberg; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; French language track; French and Spanish subtitles; Widescreen (2.35:1) - enhanced for 16x9 televisions

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Mark Wahlberg	Vince Papale
Greg Kinnear	Dick Vermeil
Elizabeth Banks	Janet Cantwell
Kevin Conway	Frank Papale
Michael Rispoli	Max
Kirk Acevedo	Tommy
Dov Davidoff	Johnny
Michael Kelly	Pete
Sal Darigo	Mick
Nicoye Banks	TJ Banks
Turron Kofi Alleyne	Ronnie Sampson
Cosmo Dematteo	Dean German
Stink Fisher	Denny Franks
Michael Mulheren	AC Craney
Michael Nouri	Leonard Tose
Jack Kehler	Wade Chambers
Lola Glaudini	Sharon Papale
Paige Turco	Carol Vermeil
Tristan Phillips	Richie Vermeil
Morgan Turner	Susan Vermeil
Lynn Cohen	Mrs. Spegnetti
James Murtaugh	Principal
Dominick Cicco	South Philly Man
Randy Couture	"Toruci" Player #1
Earle Masciulli	"Toruci" Player #2
Jeffrey Lee Gibson	"Tanker" Opposing Player #1
Patrick Walsh	"Tanker" Opposing Player #2
Rick Reilly	Disgruntled Fan
Franklin Ojeda Smith	Les
Patrick F. McDade	The Turk
Fred Strother	Eagles Coach #1
Tim Crowley	Eagles Coach #2
Brian Hayes Currie	Eagles Coach #3
Kerry Shawn Duffy	Eagles PR Man
Paul Laquerre	Kneeling Veteran
Kevin Ingram	Giant Kick Returner
Michael McCarthy	Giant Defender
Tony Luke	Cape-Clad Fan
Mark Simms	Weekend Warrior
Frank Ferera	Tryout Hopeful
Bryan Donoghue	Hopeful
Jimmy Palumbo	Philly Fan #1
Johnny Alves	Philly Fan #2
Peter DiStefano	Philly Fan #3
Pride Grinn	Philly Fan #4
Daniel Spink	Philly Fan #5
Jimmy Graham	Dour Fan
Anthony Lawton	Pressroom Reporter
John Leslie Wolfe	TV Anchor
Tim Lamendola	TV Cameraman
Susan Moses	Teacher
Michael P. Hayes	Student #1
Justin Goncalves	Student #2
Michael S. Brainard	Eagles Coach #4
Joe Thompson	Ref
Frank Kosman	Ref
Charles Pendleton	Frank's Friend
James A. Carr	Frank's Friend
Joe Guglielmucci	Umpire
Anthony R. Duncan	Eagles Coach
Harry Donahue	Play-by-Play Announcer
Merrill Reese	Voice of the Eagles
Mike Quick	Voice of the Eagles
Mark Robert Ellis	Football Coordinator
Sean Graham	Vince Double
Chris Place	Pete Double
Thomas Place	Max Double
Jared Burke	Johnny Double
Ralph "Cliff" Dell	Tommy Double
Tim Lajcik	Max's ND Stunt #1
Kevin Cassidy	Toruci ND #1
J.J. Dashnaw	Tanker ND Stunt #1
Darrell Craig Davis	Tanker Stunt #2
Mike Ribaudo	Tanker ND Stunt #3

Technical Credits

Brad Gann

Ericson Core	Director,Cinematographer
Charley Beal	Art Director
Malcolm Brown	Camera Operator
Mark Ciardi	Producer
Jaime Cockerham	Costumes/Costume Designer
Victor H. Constantino	Executive Producer
Lorraine Crossman	Costumes/Costume Designer
Stephen P. Dunn	Asst. Director
Mark Ellis	Consultant/advisor
Christopher Evans	Art Director
Brad Gann	Screenwriter
Gordon Gray	Producer
Jerry Greenberg	Editor
Edward T. Hanely	Costumes/Costume Designer
Imaginary Forces	Producer
Mark Isham	Score Composer
Sheila Jaffe	Casting
Jacques Jouffret	Camera Operator
Sarah Knowles	Production Designer
Penelope L. Laughman	Costumes/Costume Designer
Susan Lyall	Costumes/Costume Designer
Elizabeth Macaluso	Costumes/Costume Designer
Ken Mok	Producer
Jonathan Mone	Associate Producer
Donald J. Mowat	Makeup
Shawn Murphy	Sound Mixer
Vincent Papale	Consultant/advisor
Damien A. Quinn	Costumes/Costume Designer
Nicole Reed	Executive Producer
James J. Sabat	Sound/Sound Designer
Robert L. Sephton	Sound/Sound Designer
Stefan Sonnenfeld	Executive Producer
Ezra Swerdlow	Executive Producer
Dick Vermeil	Consultant/advisor

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Invincible
1. Opening Titles
2. Maybe Next Year
3. When Will Things Get Better?
4. A Little Desperate
5. Open Tryouts
6. One Invitation Only
7. Do Good Out There
8. Eagles' Training Camp
9. Good Luck
10. Desire and Determination
11. Anything Else I Should Know?
12. He's Got Heart
13. Eagles vs. Cowboys
14. Could Use a Little Help
15. Giants vs. Eagles
16. End Credits

Menu

Disc #1 -- Invincible
   Play
   Scene Selection
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   Bonus Features
      Becoming Invincible: The Story of Vince Papale
      Audio Commentary
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Editorial Reviews

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Vince Papale, beautifully played by Mark Wahlberg in what may be his best screen work to date, springs to life in this powerful if predictable hit. A 30-year-old fan whose previous football experience has been limited to the sandlots of South Philly, former teacher and part-time bartender Papale is recruited in 1976 by Eagles head coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear). Overcoming his lack of experience and relatively advanced age, Vince makes the team by dint of his iron will and unceasing effort, ultimately winning over his skeptical teammates and leading them to victory while earning the love of barmaid Janet Cantrell (Elizabeth Banks). Director Ericson Core and screenwriter Bran Gunn stress Vince’s struggle to stay focused despite discouragement from the other players, who think his recruitment nothing more than a Vermeil publicity stunt. Although the film plays out along the familiar lines of other underdog sports stories, its near veracity gives it an extra kick. Papale himself figures prominently in the DVD’s supplemental features -- a 28-minute featurette titled “Becoming Invincible: The Story of Vince Papale” -- as well as audio commentary in which he interacts with producer Mark Ciardi and scriptwriter Gann. Disney was wise to involve him so extensively: You can’t help but admire Papale’s passion, spirit, and obvious love of life. The featurette shows him, wide-eyed and beaming, shooting candid on-set footage with a handheld video camera. Referring to the thrill of having his story immortalized on film, he is heard saying, “I wish I could bottle this.”

Barnes & Noble - Ed Hulse