A film about the history of Fifa, ‘United Passions’ has flopped in the US, making just $607 in its opening weekend.
According to reports, the Fifa biopic, ‘United Passions’ cost about $30 million to produce but, made an abysmal $607 dollars in the box office. ‘United Passions’ features Tim Roth as Sepp Blatter but, not even a Hollywood star could save this production.
The Village Voice called it “not merely ham-fisted, but pork-shouldered, bacon-wristed, and sausage-elbowed”.
The Guardian added that “as proof of corporate insanity it is a valuable case study.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the FilmBar cinema in Phoenix reported takings of just $9, meaning only one person bought a ticket.
The movie’s release comes days after Fifa faces an investigation into allegations of corruption during the bidding process to host the 2010 World Cup. The US department of Justice has indicted a total of 14 current and former Fifa officials and associates on charges of “rampant, systemic, and deep-rooted” corruption following a major inquiry by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
President Sepp Blatter stood down last week, although he faces no charges himself.
‘United Passions’ is supposed to present the history of Fifa through three leaders, and co-stars Sam Neill as Blatter’s predecessor, Joao Havelange, and Gerard Depardieu, who plays Fifa founder Jules Rimet.
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