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  1. The actor who portrayed Papale in the film, Mark Wahlberg, is actually much smaller. Wahlberg is only 5-foot-8 and 170 pounds, while the real Papale is 6-foot-2, 185 pounds. Despite their physical differences, Papale says of his big screen counterpart, "He plays me better than I do."

  2. Aug 10, 2022 · Rocky Balboa, the fictional boxer who launched a multidecade-spanning franchise played by Sylvester Stallone, lives in South Philly in the movie. His story minted the legend of South Philly ...

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  3. Aug 25, 2006 · Invincible: Directed by Ericson Core. With Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway. 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.

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  5. That’s where the movie picked up the story. He did not get an invitation to the tryout from Dick Vermeil, as Wikipedia suggests, and got 4 credited years with the Eagles earning his NFL pension and the getting the ultimate Last Laugh. Some other notes on the movie: yes, Mark Wahlberg and Vince have remained friends.

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  6. Nov 17, 2022 · Incredibly, the movie is in fact based on a true story. Here is a synopsis of the plot: Mark Wahlberg portrays Papale, whose life appears to be going nowhere quickly at the age of 30.

  7. Invincible is a 2006 American biographical sports drama film directed by Ericson Core. It is based on the nonfictional story of Vince Papale ( Mark Wahlberg ), who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1978 with the help of his coach, Dick Vermeil ( Greg Kinnear ). The film was released in the United States on August 25, 2006.

  8. Aug 25, 2006 · Lifelong football fan Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in ...

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