seen to be taking several goal kicks throughout the film, though he stated that never actually did this, as he always threw the ball or let another player take the goal kick. An older Dent McSkimming is seen at the beginning of the film at the 2004 MLS All-Star Game, when in reality McSkimming had died in 1976. Further reading References External links Official website Dead The Game Of Their Lives at Rotten Tomatoes 2005 films 2000s sports drama films American sports drama films Sports films based on actual events Films based on non-fiction books Films directed by David Anspaugh Films set in 1950 Films set in Brazil Films set in St. Louis Films about the FIFA World Cup 1950 FIFA World Cup England at the 1950 FIFA World Cup United States at the 1950 FIFA World Cup Films scored by William Ross Films shot in St. Louis 2005 drama films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films