The Brighton Miracle

The Brighton Miracle (2019) is a drama film directed by Max Mannix rated 6.7/10.

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.

Cast

Temuera Morrison

Eddie Jones

Lasarus Ratuere

Michael Leitch

Sumire

Satomi Leitch

Masa Yamaguchi

JR

Youki Kudoh

Nellie Jones

Yutaka Izumihara

Ayumi Goromaru

Kei Kudo

Toshiaki Hirose

Motoki Kobayashi

Hidenori

Erich Chikashi Linzbichler

Murai

Akira Bradley

Shimada

Eddie Jones

Himself

Michael Leitch

Himself