G'olé!
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G'olé! is the official documentary film of the 1982 FIFA World Cup
held in Spain
.
The film is narrated by Sean Connery
and the score was written by Rick Wakeman
. It tells the story of the 1982 FIFA World Cup
which was won by Italy
who beat West Germany
in the final. It also highlights New Zealand - who played the most games in order to qualify
- and Cameroon
- a rising African force.
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
held in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
The film is narrated by Sean Connery
Sean Connery
Sir Thomas Sean Connery , better known as Sean Connery, is a Scottish actor and producer who has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes Sir Thomas Sean Connery (born 25 August 1930), better known as Sean Connery, is a Scottish actor and producer who has won an Academy...
and the score was written by Rick Wakeman
Rick Wakeman
Richard Christopher Wakeman is an English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes...
. It tells the story of the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
which was won by Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
who beat West Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
in the final. It also highlights New Zealand - who played the most games in order to qualify
1982 FIFA World Cup qualification
A total of 109 teams entered the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for a total of 24 spots in the final tournament, an increase from 16 in the previous World Cups...
- and Cameroon
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
- a rising African force.
Track listing
- "International Flag" – 2:15
- "The Dove (opening ceremony)" – 2:40
- "Wayward Spirit" – 3:22
- "Latin Reel (Theme From G'olé)" – 2:47
- "Red Island" – 5:06
- "Spanish Holiday" – 2:46
- "No Possible" – 2:57
- "Shadows" – 3:41
- "Black Pearls" - 2:54
- "Frustration" - 3:12
- "Spanish Montage" - 2:48
- "G'olé" - 2:58