Diego Maradona(2019)
Rebel. Hero. Hustler. God.
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.
Movie: Diego Maradona
Top 10 Billed Cast
Self (voice)
Self (archive footage)
Self, Maradona daughter (archive footage)
Self, sport journalist (archive footage)
Self, SSC Napoli Former Coach (voice)
Self, sport journalist (voice)
Self, SSC Napoli Former President (archive footage)
Self, SSC Napoli Former Player (voice)
Video Trailer Diego Maradona
Video: Diego Maradona (2019): Official Trailer | HBO
Diego Maradona (2019): Official Trailer | HBO
OFFICIAL TRAILER
Asif Kapadia on Diego Maradona | Film4 Interview
Diego Maradona (2019): Official Teaser | HBO
Film4 Clip
LIVING ROOM Q&As: Diego Maradona with Asif Kapadia
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OFFICIAL TRAILER - Trailer
Asif Kapadia on Diego Maradona | Film4 Interview - Featurette
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LIVING ROOM Q&As: Diego Maradona with Asif Kapadia - Featurette
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