''The Longest Penalty Shot in the World'' ( es, El penalti más largo del mundo, links=no), is a 2005 Spanish comedy film directed by Roberto Santiago which stars Fernando Tejero.

Plot

Fernando is a failed

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goalkeeper who is finding it hard to find his bread and butter. During the final local league soccer game of the season, goalkeeper Román is injured and useless Fernando steps in to face a last-minute penalty kick. But before it's converted, the unruly crowd spills onto the field preventing the game from continuing, and the referee decrees the penalty must be retaken one week later. With money in the balance and a chance for the team to advance to a more prestigious league, the hitherto unpopular Fernando suddenly finds himself getting kid glove treatment, with team coach Santos even arranging a date with Roman's reluctant girlfriend Cecilia, whom Fernando fancies.

Cast

Production and making

The film was produced by Tornasol Films and

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, and it had the participation of Canal+ and FORTA. The screenplay is based on the short story "El penal más largo del mundo" by Osvaldo Soriano. The film was produced by Mariela Besuievsky, Gerardo Herrero and Tedy Villalba and it was scored by Lucio Godoy.

Reception

The film was released theatrically in Spain on 9 March 2005. It was well received by the audiences, but the critics gave an average rating to the movie.

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