Invincible is a 2006 American sports drama film directed by Ericson Core. It is based on the true story of Vince Papale, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1978 with the help of his coach Dick Vermeil. The film was released in the United States on August 25, 2006.
Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976.
Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale
Greg Kinnear as Dick Vermeil
Elizabeth Banks as Janet Cantrell
Kevin Conway as Frank Papale
Michael Rispoli as Max Cantrell
Kirk Acevedo as Tommy
Dov Davidoff as Johnny
Michael Kelly as Pete
Stink Fisher as Dennis "Denny" Franks
Michael Mulheren as AC Craney
Michael Nouri as Leonard Tose
Lola Glaudini as Sharon Papale
Paige Turco as Carol Vermeil
Mike Kerley as Tom Landry
Randy Couture as "Toruci" Player
Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976.
Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale
Greg Kinnear as Dick Vermeil
Elizabeth Banks as Janet Cantrell
Kevin Conway as Frank Papale
Michael Rispoli as Max Cantrell
Kirk Acevedo as Tommy
Dov Davidoff as Johnny
Michael Kelly as Pete
Stink Fisher as Dennis "Denny" Franks
Michael Mulheren as AC Craney
Michael Nouri as Leonard Tose
Lola Glaudini as Sharon Papale
Paige Turco as Carol Vermeil
Mike Kerley as Tom Landry
Randy Couture as "Toruci" Player
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00:00The movie begins in Philadelphia with an American football game during the 1975 NFL season between the Eagles and the Bengals.
00:08There is a large crowd excited about the game, but the Eagles fans are visibly frustrated with their team's poor performance and throw harsh criticism from the stands.
00:17Vince Papali, 30 years old, still hopes that the game will turn in the Eagles' favor by some stroke of luck.
00:23However, the score is significant and the difference shows that a comeback is almost impossible.
00:28The game ends with a historic loss for the Eagles, leaving Vince's hopes in ruins.
00:33Six months later, a group of friends is on the verge of losing a football game.
00:38Shortly after Vince joins the team, the game takes a dramatic turn.
00:42Vince shows his exceptional football skills and boundless energy, dominating the field on his own and leaving the opponents in the dust.
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01:05He secures an easy victory and earns the title of man of the match.
01:09Upon arriving home, his wife expresses frustration because he plays football instead of addressing their financial problems.
01:15They argue, especially because he is only a substitute teacher and works part-time at a bar, which she considers a poorly paid job.
01:23The next day, Vince arrives at the school where he finds that the teacher he was replacing no longer needs him due to overstaffing.
01:30At the bar, Vince asks his friend and club owner, Max, to increase his work hours, citing the loss of his job.
01:37Max agrees, but only for a few extra shifts.
01:40Meanwhile, the Eagles owner hires a new coach, Mr. Dick, who announces that,
01:45Due to the team's continued losing streak, he will hold open tryouts for new players for the upcoming NFL next Saturday morning.
01:52Vince's friends encourage him to participate, highlighting his skills and speed, but he hesitates due to his age.
01:59That same night, Vince returns home and discovers that his wife has left him,
02:03leaving a letter saying that he will never achieve anything in life.
02:07The next day, Vince arrives at the bar and his friends act as if everything is normal.
02:11Although they know he's in a terrible mood after being abandoned by his wife.
02:16Max introduces his cousin and new waitress, Janet, who turns out to be a New York Giants fan, which leads to jokes between them.
02:23During a football chat, Janet mocks the Eagles players, prompting her best friend Tommy to once again urge Vince to attend the tryouts.
02:31Vince is not in the mood to discuss it, but a drunk friend, Johnny, accidentally mentions Vince's separation from his wife.
02:38This causes a confrontation that Max manages to calm down.
02:42Later, Vince visits his father, who, though hesitant, lends him $100 to cover his bills and rent.
02:50Overwhelmed by shame, Vince blames himself for his failures, but his father reassures him, offering comfort and advising him to let go of past incidents to start fresh.
03:00At home, Vince reflects on the advice from his friends and father, seriously considering the tryouts.
03:05Finally, the day of the NFL tryouts arrives.
03:09Young players from all over Philadelphia line up alongside 30-year-old Vince.
03:14Everyone is excited, including a big guy confident he will be selected.
03:18The tryouts begin with evaluations of strength, power, speed, and catching ability.
03:24Although all the players do their best, none meet the coach's expectations.
03:28The big guy struggles to pass the first round and, after multiple attempts, is rejected.
03:33When Vince's turn comes, everyone underestimates him because of his age.
03:38However, he surprises everyone by effortlessly outperforming the younger players.
03:43The coaches are captivated by his extraordinary speed, strength, and football and catching skills.
03:49After the tryouts, the coaches announce that the results will be revealed in the news.
03:53As Vince gets ready to leave, Coach Dick approaches, praising his skills and expressing surprise at his age and the fact that he has never played professional football.
04:02Despite the compliment, Vince still doubts whether he will be selected due to his age.
04:07At the bar, Vince's friends eagerly ask about his performance, but he remains silent, making them believe the tryout didn't go well.
04:14Suddenly, the news appears on TV announcing that, after the tryouts, the coaches have selected only one player for the Eagles team, and that name is Vince Popoli.
04:24Applause erupts in the bar as the room fills with excitement and celebration in a spirit of joy.
04:30Max offers free drinks to everyone.
04:33Although Janet is not an Eagles fan, she still expresses her happiness for Vince and congratulates him.
04:39Outside the bar, Max gives Vince some money for his further training.
04:42Vince hesitates, but Max's insistence convinces him to reluctantly accept the money.
04:48Then, Janet joins them, and they agree that Vince will walk her home.
04:52Just as they are about to leave, reporters arrive to interview Vince, which surprises Max, since the interview will take place outside his bar.
05:00Although Vince isn't interested, Max and Janet encourage him, highlighting the potential marketing benefit for Max's bar.
05:07Vince reluctantly agrees and gives the interview.
05:10While chatting along the way, Vince drops Janet off at her house, and then heads home.
05:14As he freshens up, Tommy calls to inform him that his interview will be aired on TV, and suggests he watch it.
05:20Vince asks his neighbor if he can watch something important on his television for a while.
05:25The neighbor beams with pride after seeing Vince on TV and learning about his selection.
05:30Meanwhile, the coach's wife, Dick, feels proud of Vince upon hearing that a 30-year-old bartender has been selected for the team, surpassing younger professional players.
05:38Finally, the day of the Eagles' team training arrives.
05:42A staff member guides Vince to his locker room.
05:45As he sits in silence, he takes a moment to reflect while looking at his wife's letter.
05:50On the field, the coach, Dick, gives a motivational speech, emphasizing the importance of winning the NFL championship.
05:57He presents a rigorous training program in which the players will be evaluated after each round.
06:03And in the end, only 11 players will make the final NFL team roster.
06:08The training session begins with great energy and renewed enthusiasm.
06:12The training starts with intense strength exercises involving various challenges.
06:17Although all of this is new to Vince, he excels at every exercise.
06:20Then comes the defensive training with heavy gear and dummies, followed by practices focused on running and catching skills.
06:28Vince consistently outperforms the other players in every aspect.
06:32However, some of them feel envious and mock him, calling him an old man out of jealousy.
06:38Later, Vince's teammates deliberately begin to play more aggressively, trying to undermine his performance.
06:44The coaches quickly notice that Vince's teammates are irritated by his impressive performance and are intentionally making things difficult for him.
06:52After an exhausting practice, Vince's teammates remain hostile, throwing cold looks at him as he heads to the locker room.
06:58While Vince changes, two players mockingly call him old and threaten to get him kicked off the team.
07:04He remains silent, ignoring their words to avoid making the situation worse.
07:08That night, an assistant coach takes Vince to his room, where he finds a package on his bed, a thoughtful good luck gift from Janet.
07:16Vince calls Janet to thank her for the package and finally invites her out for the evening.
07:21Janet suggests planning the outing for the following night.
07:24Meanwhile, a malicious player breaks into Vince's locker and finds the letter from his wife, which is also discovered by one of his friends.
07:31The next day, during practice, Vince comes face to face with the strongest player on the team in a defensive drill, but unfortunately suffers a significant defeat.
07:41In their next encounter, the player hits Vince again and mocks him, repeating a line from his wife's letter.
07:47Furious, Vince loses control and attacks him, which leads to a fight between them.
07:52The coaches quickly intervene and stop the fight.
07:55The bad guys wanted Vince to break the rules and get kicked off the team, and that's exactly what happened.
08:00That night, Coach Dick hands the list of selected players to his assistant and orders him to announce it in each player's room.
08:07Vince is convinced he won't be selected after the day's incident, but the coach knocks on his door and gives him the unexpected good news.
08:14Vince's friends are thrilled to hear the news of his selection broadcasted on the news that same night.
08:19Janet and Vince enjoy a night of partying and quality time together, sharing stories about their lives.
08:25Their laughter and heartfelt conversations bring them closer and deepen their bond.
08:30The next day, at practice, the coaches congratulate all the players selected for the team.
08:35In that day's special practice, a player kicks the ball and three players must run to touch the dummy first.
08:41However, due to the heavy protective suit, Vince struggles to run effectively and consistently finishes last in the race.
08:48He decides to take off the protective gear and stores it in the locker room, despite a staff member warning him about the risks.
08:55Ignoring the advice, Vince returns to practice.
08:58This time, he feels more comfortable and competes fiercely with his teammates.
09:03However, during the play, he collides with a player and falls hard to the ground.
09:08Without proper protection, he feels a lot of pain, but doesn't show it on his face.
09:12After training, Vince gives in to his injury when Coach Dick walks in, impressed by his dedication despite the pain.
09:19At the bar, Janet brings him chicken soup to help with his wounds.
09:23In return, Vince invites her to dinner for the best cheese steak at Simos.
09:27The next night, Vince and Janet meet at Simos.
09:30However, as Vince's attraction to her grows and Janet's feelings deepen, she explains that he needs to focus on the game and that it's not the right time for the relationship she wants.
09:40She wishes him good luck and leaves.
09:42At training camp, Vince meets his new roommate, a veteran player known for his arrogance, who is well aware of Vince's past poor performances.
09:50This player shows Vince how to predict his opponent's next move by watching the position of their fingers.
09:55The next day, during defensive practice in the final training session, Vince uses the trick he learned and successfully beats his opponents twice.
10:04However, the third time, when he faces the strongest guy, the trick fails and he again suffers a significant defeat.
10:11After a series of weekly blows, news reports highlight the Eagles' decline in preseason games.
10:17Coach Dick's strategies have failed to improve the team's performance.
10:20Vince's performance has also declined, leaving fans and friends anxious about whether he'll make the final 11 selected.
10:28The media predicts that his chances are slim due to recent setbacks.
10:32Feeling defeated, Vince visits his father and calls himself a loser, admitting that his wife was right about him never achieving anything in life.
10:40He's upset about having borrowed $100 from his father and the money Max gave him for better training, as he feels he'll end up disappointing everyone.
10:48His father consoles him, giving him his blessing and assuring him that things will eventually change.
10:54During the final NFL player selection, Dick and his assistants debate over the 11th spot.
11:00Most of the staff supports Simpson, while Dick pushes for Vince.
11:03A senior coach suggests that Vince needs more training and should wait until next year, but Dick remains unconvinced.
11:10He believes that, unlike the others, Vince puts the team above his own glory.
11:15Dick, in conflict, consults his wife, who reminds him that as head coach, he must listen to his heart to make the decision he believes is best for the team.
11:23The next day, Vince is called to Dick's cabin.
11:26When he meets with the coach, Vince hands him his file and expresses his gratitude for having been given the opportunity.
11:32However, Dick surprises him by refusing to accept it, indicating that he has followed the advice of his heart and his wife.
11:39To Vince's astonishment, Dick gives him the unexpected news of his selection to the NFL team.
11:44That night, when Vince arrives at the club with Tommy, his friend greets him with a warm welcome full of applause and celebration.
11:51Janet also takes a moment to congratulate him.
11:54Vince's father arrives at the club to celebrate and offers a round of drinks for everyone.
11:59The atmosphere vibrates with joy, and the Eagles, along with Vince, become the names on everyone's lips.
12:06A week later, the 1976 NFL season began with its first game, pitting the Eagles against the Cowboys.
12:13Shortly afterward, both teams enter the field with their coaches.
12:17Every year, the NFL brings a renewed sense of excitement and thrill among the crowd and commentators.
12:24The game begins with a kickoff, and unfortunately, the Eagles lose it, allowing the Cowboys to take the ball.
12:30The coach energizes the Eagles' players, motivating them to stay strong on defense.
12:35In the team's lineup, when a player kicks the ball, despite the Eagles' efforts, they break through all the defenses.
12:41Vince skillfully navigates through the opponents, moving toward the ball carrier, but he is also strongly tackled, giving the Cowboys a clear opportunity to score touchdown.
12:51In a burst of anger, Coach Dick tells Vince that he risked his reputation by including him on the team against the coach's wishes.
12:57In the next round, the Cowboys find the end zone with ease, securing a decisive victory through a significant gap.
13:04Disappointment is evident on Coach Dick's face.
13:08The whole stadium erupts with the opportunity to declare the Eagles and Vince as losers.
13:13Afterwards, Vince faces intense backlash from media, and news outlets harshly criticize both him and Coach Dick's decision,
13:21arguing that the Eagles needed stronger players, not 30-year-old bartenders.
13:25He feels lonely and depressed that night.
13:28Vince visits Janet to talk about his feelings.
13:31He expresses to her that he needs her support to perform at his best, and explains that his past success happened when they were together.
13:37In a moment of vulnerability, he proposes to her, but leaves without an answer.
13:42Later, Vince returns to the field where he and his friends used to play, parks his car outside, and sits in silence, watching them lose the game.
13:50Johnny sees him and comes over.
13:52Johnny invites him to join their game, but Vince politely declines, wanting to focus on next week's match.
13:58After a while, Vince can't bear to watch his friends be defeated, so he joins them.
14:03His friends are excited to see him back in shape, and the game begins.
14:06Just like before, Vince performs brilliantly, leading his team to an easy victory.
14:12He feels like the lost version of himself has returned.
14:15After the victory, Johnny praises Vince and motivates him for the upcoming match.
14:19When Vince arrives home after the game, he finds Janet waiting at the door.
14:24After a brief conversation, she hesitantly gives him a positive answer to his proposal.
14:29In a tender moment, they share a passionate kiss before entering together.
14:33The long-awaited day arrives, the Jayons versus the Eagles.
14:37In the locker room, Coach Dick gives a motivational speech, and his emotional words ignite a new sense of excitement within the team.
14:44The excitement in the stands grows as Vince's friends gather to support him.
14:49Janet joins the Eagles fans, humorously wearing a Jayons jersey while cheering for both sides, creating a funny situation for Vince's friends.
14:58Before heading to the field, Vince reads his wife's letter one last time.
15:02The lines rekindle his desire to win.
15:05He tears up the letter and heads to the field with determination, alongside his teammates and coaches.
15:10The game begins, and the Jayons take possession of the ball.
15:14This time, Vince charges with determination, stopping their offense and making a crucial tackle to stop the ball carrier near the end zone and prevent the score.
15:23This moment sparks a surge of energy among the Eagles supporters.
15:27Vince hears praise from everyone on the field for his outstanding performance.
15:30With this wave of energy, the Eagles come to life in the next round, confidently dominating the Jayons' offense, shutting them down and preventing them from scoring again.
15:41In the next play, the Jayons score a touchdown with ease.
15:44Janet claps in the stands as the Jayons score, further frustrating Tommy and his friends.
15:49Now the Eagles go on the offensive, but the Jayons quickly neutralize them with solid tackles.
15:54Then the Eagles respond with a strong offensive play, breaking through the Jayons' defense to score a touchdown.
16:00The exceptional performance of Vince and his team reignites the excitement in the game, earning the admiration of the Eagles fans and coaches for his speed, strength, and tactics.
16:11It's clear that this is no longer the same Vince who face criticism.
16:14His friends in the stands cheer the return of the old Vince.
16:18Suddenly, a small mistake changes the game, allowing the Jayons to score and tie.
16:23Both teams now have one last chance to score, with victory on the line.
16:27All the players line up for the coaches' strategy, but Vince anticipates the opponent's next move by observing the position of their fingers, and instinctively calls for a change that doesn't sit well with the coaches.
16:38As the play begins, Vince charges forward as the Jayons receive the ball, leaving everyone behind.
16:44He successfully tackles the ball carrier, preventing any chance of scoring.
16:48This sparks a glimmer of hope in everyone.
16:51With the ball firmly in his hands, Vince runs toward the opponent's end zone.
16:56Cheers erupt as he leaves the Jayons' defenders behind.
16:59All eyes are on Vince, with everyone's hopes riding on his every move.
17:03In a dazzling display of speed, he crosses the goal line, securing the touchdown that seals the historic victory for his team.
17:10Vince's unwavering determination and hard work led the Eagles to a long-awaited win after a series of crushing defeats.
17:17Vince's father, his friends, and the coaches watch with pride, their faces glowing with admiration for his perseverance.
17:25The stadium erupts with the possibility that Vince's name will echo with his victory, as the movie ends leaving his name on everyone's lips.
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